City University of New York

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The City University of New York (CUNY) is a public university system that encompasses 23 institutions of higher education, including six community colleges, eleven four-year colleges, and five graduate and professional schools. Although CUNY is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, its colleges and schools are spread throughout New York City's five boroughs.

History

CUNY's history dates back to May 7, 1847, when New York State Governor John Young signed legislation authorizing New York City's Board of Education to create "a Free Academy" to provide free higher education for graduates of the city's primary and secondary public schools.

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