Health Sciences, Human Services & Nursing
Welcome to the School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing (HS2N) at Lehman College of the City University of New York. HS2N promotes community partnerships and experiential learning opportunities for our students with long-standing collaborations with exceptional hospitals and community-based organizations throughout the Bronx, New York City, and beyond.
6
Departments
9
Graduate Degrees
9+
Majors Offered
10+ Minors Offered
3,929 Undergraduates & Graduates enrolled as of Fall 2021.
1,221 Undergraduates & Graduates in Practicum, Clinical, and Internship Placements.
BronxTalk | Lehman College Nursing Building
BronxTalk features an exclusive look at the new Lehman College Nursing Education, Research, and Practice facility. Host Gary Axelbank toured the $95 million dollar state-of-the-art facility.
Your Health Equity Matters
Elgloria Harrison, Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing and Director of the CUNY Institute for Health Equity, hosts Your Health Equity Matters, a podcast that explores health topics important to the Bronx community and beyond, with a special focus on equity. Each month, she welcomes experts to discuss key issues impacting Black and Brown communities and examines how health equity plays a role in addressing them.
UPCOMING DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS
August 27, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) and Lehman College will offer Music Has Power® for Aphasia, a collaborative weekly program for people living with aphasia and others experiencing communication challenges.
August 27, 2026
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) and Lehman College will offer Music for Veterans, a collaborative weekly program that uses music and active music-making to provide veterans with opportunities for creative expression, connection, and improved well-being.
News
'Is It Safe for My Child to Play Football?' New Study Finds Online Information Lacking
Language about health risks often difficult for parents to understand
New Paper Argues Dietetics, Cultural Expertise Overlooked by Medical Profession
"New" concept of culinary medicine fails to credit traditional practices
The Class of 2026 Takes Its Bows
Four lively ceremonies honored graduates onstage
Virginia Allen, last living Black Angel, Inspires Nursing Grads
Life as a TB Nurse at the nation’s largest hospital
Three Sisters Build Parallel Careers Rooted in Care, Support—and a Lehman Education
Each came to Lehman through the Adult Degree Program
Do Working Conditions Impact Diabetes Management?
Tailisha Gonzalez finds women and Latino workers may face greater barriers to health