Surprise, mom and dad! 'I'm a college grad'

First-generation Lehman student tells Class of 2022 he is 'made from the Bronx'

By Stacy Driks

Posted 6/9/22

Two sons. Two commencements. One week. Except these blessed parents didn’t expect to see one of the sons actually graduate from college, let alone give a speech.

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Surprise, mom and dad! 'I'm a college grad'

First-generation Lehman student tells Class of 2022 he is 'made from the Bronx'

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DeWitt Clinton senior makes tattoo program reality

Bronx Science takes flight with rocketry club

New field makes long-awaited debut

LGBTQ+ Lehman students enjoy safe, inclusive campus