CUNY Explorers
CUNY Explorers was launched in 2016 under the NYC College Access for All program as a partnership between CUNY K16 Initiatives and NYCPS. Since its founding, CUNY Explorers has expanded to provide campus experiences to all middle schoolers, and 9th and 10th graders. Early college readiness programs like CUNY Explorers set the foundation for success in high school, college, and beyond.
At Lehman College, students will experience a vibrant Bronx campus that combines academic excellence with community pride. During their visit, students will explore Lehman’s signature programs in Nursing, Education, Business, and the Arts, as well as fast-growing fields like Computer Science and Health/Excercise Sciences.
Mission
CUNY Explorers helps students develop college identity at a developmental age, while providing a campus experience that promotes a college-going mindset—therefore, students and families internalize the message that college is a necessary and achievable goal.
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Explorers will also learn about unique opportunities such as undergraduate research, study abroad, and career-connected internships that prepare students for life beyond college. Visit Guides—current Lehman students—will share their personal journeys, from overcoming obstacles to finding belonging on campus.
Campus Map/Directions
Program Model
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Students visit classrooms to visualize their future college education.
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College students deliver an interactive/meaningful campus experience.
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Students will explore the campus, meet professors, college students and participate in activities to promote college readiness.
Lehman Explorers Team
Academic Program Coordinator
Maïté-Kètu C. Flores
Maïté-Kètu C. Flores is the Academic Program Coordinator for CUNY Explorers at Lehman College. With a dynamic background in leadership, student advocacy, and community-building across CUNY, Maïté-Kètu is known for connecting with students through empathy, creativity, and cultural awareness.
Passionate about creating welcoming and inspiring experiences, Maïté-Kètu works to show young people that higher education is not just about academics, but also about discovering strengths, building community, and imagining bold futures.