CUNY Appoints Suri Duitch as Eighth President of Kingsborough Community College

May 5, 2025

The City University of New York has named Dr. Suri Duitch as president of Kingsborough Community College, a role she has held on an interim basis since January 2024. A two-time CUNY alumna and longtime leader in higher education, Duitch has guided the college through key milestones, including recognition as a 2024 Aspen Prize semifinalist and a successful accreditation visit. Her appointment is pending CUNY Board of Trustees approval.

 

“President Duitch is a talented and innovative educator with a deep record of service to this University and a demonstrated commitment to CUNY’s mission of advancing academic opportunities and career outcomes for students of all backgrounds,” said CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “Suri’s achievements at Kingsborough over the past 15 months have reaffirmed the college’s commitment to keep building on the educational excellence it delivers to its students and confirmed that she is the ideal person to lead Kingsborough into the future.”

 

She holds a B.A. from Columbia University, an MSW from the Hunter College School of Social Work, and a Ph.D. in Urban Education from the CUNY Graduate Center.

 

Duitch previously served in senior roles at Tulane University and CUNY, including helping found CUNY’s School of Professional Studies, the University’s premier school for adult learners. She is leading the development of Kingsborough’s next strategic plan and remains focused on student success, campus engagement, and academic excellence.