The College of Staten Island’s remarkable transformation over the past several decades was recently spotlighted in a feature published by the Staten Island Advance examining the evolution of higher education institutions across the borough. The article, written by Advance reporter Erik Bascome, explores how CSI has grown from the 1976 merger of Staten Island Community College and Richmond College into a modern, comprehensive institution serving more than 11,000 students while remaining a vital educational and economic engine for Staten Island.
The Advance highlights the College’s continued growth and investment in academic excellence, innovation, and student success, including recent initiatives such as the institution’s new Strategic Plan, Bridge to Success 2025-2030. The story places CSI’s development within the broader history of higher education on Staten Island and underscores the institution’s enduring commitment to serving the borough and its residents.
Read the full article at the Staten Island Advance website.
