We are an alliance of Students, workers, and communities fighting for a free and quality CUNY
We are built on CUNY’s history as an engine of social change, a home to radical educators, and a vibrant community of student activists - find out what makes CUNY Rising unique.
RECENT WIN: City Council Funds OMNY Card Pilot For CUNY Students!
After years of advocacy from CUNY Rising Alliance and its core groups, we’ve made it happen. The city’s legislature is putting $700,000 toward a pilot program offering free OMNY cards to roughly 1,250 CUNY students across both the fall and spring semesters starting Fall 2026.
Join the Movement for a free and quality CUNY!
If you have any questions, please free to reach out to our CRA Coordinator, Zaakirah Rahman at cunyrisingalliance@gmail.com
