Bronx Community College (BCC) will mark a historic moment on Friday, August 28, 2026 (11 a.m. start), as Dr. Larry D. Johnson, Jr. is formally invested as the College’s seventh president during a ceremony at Gould Memorial Library. The occasion will bring together higher education leaders, elected officials, faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners to honor BCC’s legacy and look ahead to its future under President Johnson’s leadership.
The investiture marks two significant milestones for the College: the formal installation of President Johnson and the beginning of BCC’s yearlong 70th Anniversary celebration, honoring seven decades of educational opportunity and impact in the Bronx.
During his inaugural address, President Johnson will outline his vision for the next chapter of Bronx Community College, anchored by Bronx Renaissance 2031, the College’s strategic framework for strengthening student success, expanding workforce and community partnerships, fostering innovation and enhancing institutional capacity.
The ceremony will feature an academic procession, musical performances, greetings from distinguished guests and the formal presentation of the symbols of office to President Johnson. Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Chancellor of The City University of New York, will be joined by members of the CUNY Board of Trustees, college presidents and higher education leaders, elected officials and other distinguished guests in recognizing the occasion.
The investiture comes as BCC celebrates 70 years of transforming lives through education. Since its founding in 1957, the College has served as a gateway to opportunity for generations of students and has played a vital role in the educational, economic and civic life of the…
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- screen space was generous enough for multi-column layouts and dense menus;
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