From City to the World

On this special summer edition of From City to the World, host Vincent Boudreau, President of The City College of New York, explores the powerful connections among sports, education, mentoring, and the personal development of young people. Joining the conversation are Ron Rizzi, CCNY alumnus and Senior Advisor for Baseball Operations and Scouting with the San Diego Padres, and Bobby "Zorro" Hunter, former Harlem Globetrotters star, Rucker Park legend, and co-founder of Each One Teach One. Through stories from Harlem basketball courts and global baseball diamonds, the guests make clear how mentorship, opportunity, and education can transform young lives and inspire future generations on and off the field.

Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau
Guests: Ron Rizzi, CCNY Class of 1969, Senior Advisor for Baseball Operations and Scouting, San Diego Padres; Bobby "Zorro" Hunter, retired Harlem Globetrotters player and co-founder, Each One Teach One

At The City College of New York (CCNY), innovation, small business support, and workforce development are transforming lives and livelihoods across Harlem and well beyond. On From City to the World, host Vincent Boudreau, President of CCNY, announces the Upper Manhattan Small Business Development Center, the first of its kind in Harlem, opening August 28 on campus. Joining him are Dee Dee Mozeleski, Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Communications, and External Relations at CCNY, and Andoni Mourdoukoutas, Director of Co-Innovation Programs at CCNY's City Innovations Collaborative. Hear the vision that powers their work and how CCNY is connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, and local communities through new pathways to jobs, startup growth, and economic opportunity.

Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau
Guests: Dee Dee Mozeleski, Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Communications, and External Relations at CCNY; Andoni Mourdoukoutas, Director of Co-Innovation Programs at CCNY's City Innovations Collaborative
 

In this episode of From City to the World, Vincent Boudreau, President of The City College of New York, speaks with Kilsys Payamps‑Roure, Founding Executive Director of Braven New York and CCNY's 2026 Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholar, about college, careers, and economic mobility. Specifically, Payamps-Roure presents the mission and proof points of Braven, a national nonprofit organization partnering with select higher education institutions to empower first-generation, low-income students in obtaining a strong first job that lays a foundation for future career growth. Hear about Braven's for-credit career development coursework and the impact it is making at CCNY. Discover the dynamics of a challenging job market, employer expectations, and how colleges and employers can better align preparation with opportunity.

Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau

Guest: Kilsys Payamps-Roure, Founding Executive Director, Braven New York; 2026 Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholar, CCNY

The City College of New York President Vincent Boudreau hosts the latest episode of From City to the World, spotlighting lifelong learning and its power to transform lives. He's joined by Donna Ramer, president of Quest Lifelong Learning, a peer-led, CCNY-affiliated community for retired and semi-retired New Yorkers, now celebrating its 30th anniversary. Also featured is Dr. Michael Flanigan of Borough of Manhattan Community College, whose work bridges higher education, workforce partnerships and training, and community development. Together, they explore how lifelong learning fosters intellectual curiosity, social connection, and economic mobility—from Quest's collaborative courses to BMCC's academic and workforce development pathways.

Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau

Guests: Donna Ramer, President, Quest Lifelong Learning; Michael Flanigan, PhD, Director of Corporate & Foundation Engagement and Development, Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Harlem broadcasters affiliated with community radio station WHCR 90.3 FM took action to build a communications network that can withstand widespread shutdowns and keep local residents informed with essential specifics in real time. In the latest episode of "From City to the World," co-creator of that network Stuart Reid details the launch of WHCR's Emergency Broadcast Team (WHCREBT) and specifies the technology and community training that keeps residents — including many in public housing — ready and connected. In another example of education and empowerment, The City College of New York (CCNY), home of WHCR, maintains an ongoing program of safety trainings on campus and in nearby neighborhoods, as described by Specialist Taish Rochester of the college's Department of Public Safety. CCNY President Vincent Boudreau is the program host.

Host: CCNY President Vincent Boudreau

Guests: Stuart Reid, Host, WHCR 90.3 FM, The Voice of Harlem; Director, WHCR Emergency Broadcast Team (WHCREBT); Co-Founder, Digital Divide Partners; Managing Partner, The Smart Community Initiative; President and Chairman, New York chapter, the Internet Society. Taish "Rocky" Rochester, Campus Security Specialist, Investigations, Community Affairs Liaison, LGBTQ+ Liaison, CCNY Department of Public Safety.