CUNY Awards $3M to Advance AI Innovation, Including York Initiative – York College / City University of New York

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The City University of New York (CUNY) has awarded $3 million to support 113 campus-led initiatives through its new AI Innovation Fund, a one-year, systemwide grant program funded as part of Governor Hochul’s ongoing commitment to position New York as a leader in artificial intelligence. Designed to leverage AI to advance teaching, research and student success, the program initiatives include micro-credentials and certificates as well as efforts to combat food insecurity and enhance career readiness.

“The CUNY AI Innovation Fund will harness artificial intelligence to support learning while safeguarding academic integrity and equity,” said CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “These projects will transform our campuses into laboratories of AI exploration, empowering our community to pursue practical, responsible uses for AI. We thank Governor Hochul for her support, which will strengthen New York City’s position as a center for AI-driven research.”

Among the funded projects, York College will establish an AI‑enhanced, evidence‑based practice micro‑certificate that prepares students to apply artificial intelligence across allied health, nursing, biology, sociology, and psychology. The program will equip students with practical skills to integrate AI tools into research, clinical decision‑making, and professional practice, strengthening workforce readiness in high‑demand fields. By embedding AI into evidence‑based methodologies, York College’s initiative reinforces CUNY’s commitment to applied learning, innovation, and social impact.

Additional AI Innovation Fund focus areas include:

Student & Academic Support: Projects to create or enhance the use of AI for student support, including writing, tutoring, wellness and career centers. Examples include:

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