Long Island seniors preparing college applications this fall will no longer check off any box indicating racial or ethnic background. However, on many applications, they will still be able to note if ...

High school seniors will get a break this fall as SUNY and CUNY schools and, for the first time, over 40 private colleges and universities are waiving fees for college applications this month, Gov.

Long Island University’s combination of high-quality academic programs, competitive research and engaged student learning programs has made it a college of choice for many of America’s top students.

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings on Monday, with several Long Island universities and colleges making notable showings on the report’s national and regional lists.