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Purpose Powers New York: Brooklyn
Why Higher Education Still Matters: Purpose, Opportunity & the Future of Higher Education
Does a college degree still matter? What should students expect from higher education today?
Join Metropolitan College of New York President Dr. Charles J. Gibbs and the MCNY community for a timely conversation about the value of higher education, the opportunities it creates, and what colleges need to deliver for today’s students and working adults.
Moderated by Shelley Wade, Afternoon Host on 94.7 The Block, the discussion will feature Dr. Charles J. Gibbs, President of Metropolitan College of New York; New York State Assemblymember Alicia L. Hyndman, Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education; New York City Council Member Rita C. Joseph, Chair of the New York City Council’s Committee on Higher Education; Lola W. Brabham, President of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU); and Dr. Brian Blough, M.S.Ed. ’12, MCNY Associate Dean of Education.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Crown Hill Theatre
746-750 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
The Conversation Continues!
Immediately following the discussion, join us for the kickoff of MCNY’s Alumni and Community 5-Borough Tour. Stay for networking, light bites and music by DJ Tommy Lee, meet the panelists and connect with alumni and guests.
Bring someone who should be part of the conversation, whether a prospective student, alumnus, colleague, employer, community partner or friend.
Come back. Reconnect. Be part of what’s next at MCNY.
Admission is FREE. Registration is required.
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Purpose Powers New York: Brooklyn
Why Higher Education Still Matters: Purpose, Opportunity & Higher Education
Does a college degree still matter? What should students expect from higher education today?
Join Metropolitan College of New York President Dr. Charles J. Gibbs and the MCNY community for a timely conversation about the value of higher education, the opportunities it creates, and what colleges need to deliver for today’s students and working adults.
Moderated by Shelley Wade, Afternoon Host on 94.7 The Block, the discussion will feature Dr. Charles J. Gibbs, President of Metropolitan College of New York; New York State Assemblymember Alicia L. Hyndman, Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Higher Education; New York City Council Member Rita C. Joseph, Chair of the New York City Council’s Committee on Higher Education; Lola W. Brabham, President of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU); and Dr. Brian Blough, M.S.Ed. ’12, MCNY Associate Dean of Education.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Crown Hill Theatre
746-750 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
The Conversation Continues!
C O N T A C T
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Questions? Email or call