The Physics Department at CUNY City College in New York offers a comprehensive education rooted in a long history since 1847. Providing undergraduate and graduate degrees, the department covers theoretical and experimental physics, preparing students for diverse paths. Distinguished faculty are active in cutting-edge research across areas like condensed matter, astrophysics, and photonics, providing valuable student opportunities in modern facilities such as the Marshak building. This environment fosters critical thinking and contributes to a legacy of notable alumni, including three Nobel laureates, demonstrating the department's impact on the field and beyond.
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The City College of the City University of New York (also known as the City College of New York, or simply City College or CCNY) is a public research university within the City University of New York (CUNY) system in New York City. Founded in 1847, City College was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States. It is the oldest of CUNY's 25 institutions of higher learning and is considered its flagship college.
