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Students Gain Valuable Insights into Career Opportunities from Company Visit to Estée Lauder

Undergraduates get exclusive look inside cosmetics giant as part of the Magner Career Center program at Brooklyn College.

Brooklyn College Helps Parkinson's Disease Patients with New Speech Therapy Program

A special graduate school program to aid Parkinson's patients through speech therapy is launched at Brooklyn College.

Brooklyn College Co-sponsors National Labor Conference

A three-day gathering in Lower Manhattan highlights worker rights.

Brooklyn College Librarian Honored with Prestigious Award

Brooklyn College faculty member has been recognized for her exceptional work as a librarian and information specialist.  

Creative Scholarship Wins Accolades

Four faculty members honored with $25,000 Tow Professorships to support cutting-edge research, ranging from the expansion of the canon of Italian literature to the creation of art with a unique focus on social justice and the human condition.

Mentoring Demands Respect, Says Ben Lerner About His Work with Ocean Vuong

An author's voice is what separates the exceptional writer from the rest. Cultivating that uniqueness is almost never a solitary endeavor.

Undergraduate Wins Borough-Wide Contest with Essay on Sexual Violence Awareness

Essay spotlights need for greater education surrounding sexual violence

Meet the Class of 2013

Brooklyn College Graduates Record 4,894 Students at 88th Commencement Exercises

Top of the Class

Five Brooklyn College students Tapped for Fulbright Grants and Watson Fellowships

Andy Goldberg's Macbeth Makes Broadway Debut

Andy Goldberg ’13 M.F.A. managed to turn his bold idea about staging "Macbeth" as a one-actor play into reality and is now co-directing the production with Tony Award winning director John Tiffany. Starring Alan Cumming, the play is now showing at the Barrymore Theater on Broadway through July 14.

Three Brooklyn College English Faculty Win 2013 Guggenheim Fellowships

Emeritus Professor Louis S. Asekoff and Associate Professor Ben Lerner awarded for poetry, and playwright and Lecturer Erin Courtney '03 M.F.A. receives award in drama and performance art.

SEEK Student Wins $10,000 State Farm Scholarship

 Funds will support junior Tierra J. Woods in furthering her educational endeavors.

History Professor Receives CUNY Award for Emerging Scholars

Brigid O'Keeffe's first book, New Soviet Gypsies: Nationality, Performance, and Selfhood in the Early Soviet Union, will be released this summer.

Hidden Treasure Found in Whitman Hall

Time capsule provides snapshot of college life fifty years ago.

Alex Lang Named CUNYAC Coach of the Year

Women’s Basketball team head coach honored for the third straight season and for the fourth time over the past five seasons.

Honors Student Ashley Schwartz Awarded $10,000 NYWIC Scholarship

Award provides support for Schwartz to expand professional networks and forge a solid foundation in pursuit of her dream career.

Renowned Poet and Activist Up Close

Stacyann Chin talks feminism with students, in honor of Women’s History Month.

A Korean Folk Artist, by Way of Brooklyn

Vongku Pak '05 blends eastern and western art forms with his unique brand of musical expression.

M.F.A. Graduate Lands Broadway Part

Paula Jon DeRose '10 M.F.A. joins the cast of Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy, with Academy Award winner Tom Hanks.

Spike Lee Visits Brooklyn College

Noted filmmaker delivers talk on race and performance, and talks with students about the film industry.

Vito Acconci Named Designer of the Year at Miami Art Basel

Distinguished lecturer wins praise at world's largest and most prestigious modern and contemporary art show.

Where Math Meets Social Advocacy

Mathematics Professor Sandra Kingan wanted to help her students better engage with society and speak up on issues that matter to them—using mathematics.

Brooklyn College Transitions to CUNYfirst

New Web-based system streamlines services at Brooklyn College and within the CUNY system. 

A Famous Life Remembered and Rediscovered

On the 100th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ birth, Brooklyn College professor publishes the first scholarly text on the life of the civil rights icon.

Alumna Takes off for Distant Lands with the US Foreign Service

A former Shirley Chisholm Scholar and political science major, Soribel Feliz has interned at the U.S. State Department and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Now she doing her master's to become a U.S. diplomat.

Brooklyn College Theater Program Featured in Shanghai

Theater chair and M.F.A. student showcase the best of Brooklyn College stage design at the Stage Design Exhibition of International Theatre Schools.

New Veterans Affairs Center Opens on Campus

Expanded office location supports services for student veterans.  

From the Big Screen to the Soccer Field

Former actress gets a fresh start at Brooklyn College.

Weathering the Storm

College community comes together to aid in relief and recovery after Hurricane Sandy.

New York Needs You Fellowships Bolster First-in-Family College Students

Fellowship experience enhances education for business major Loney Isaacs.

Making It in a Strange Land

What monk parakeets have to teach us about adaptation.

Children and Youth Studies Program Presents Fall Distinguished Speaker Series

Fall speaker series links students to leaders in foster care, juvenile justice and other child advocacy careers.

Digging Up the Past

STAR students discover what it takes to uncover a part of Brooklyn's history.

Black Woman Triumphant

Theater student Ashley Brockington embraces her creativity and finds structure and community at Brooklyn College.

Health and Nutrition Students Get a Taste of World Cuisine

Health and nutrition majors season their education by cooking dishes from around the world.

As Night Falls, the Curtain Rises on "Nocturnal"

New York International Fringe Festival premieres play conceived of and produced by faculty and alumni.

There's Always 2016

A graduate student comes just short of making the London Olympics.

Wrestling With Gender Stereotypes

Former female wrestler Ember Skye Kane-Lee explores gender issues in the sport thanks to a 2012 Rosen Fellowship.

No Debate About It: Recent Graduate Impresses the World

New alumnus earns fourth place in international debate competition.

An Exhibit of Distinction

The library's latest acquisitions were created by little people with big talent.

Bonjour, Paris!

Student scores scholarship to study abroad in France.

Sociology Professor Testifies Before U.N. Committee

United Nations invites Gertrud Lenzer to Geneva for children's rights task force.

Two Alumni Score Fulbright Awards

Fulbright Fellows will travel to Israel and Finland to advance their education.

Students Show Off Their Creative Side

Winners of the library’s annual art contest think outside the box.

Summer Days Are Not So Lazy for Motivated Interns

From Giorgio Armani to the New York Daily News, Brooklyn College students are gaining hands-on experience at some of the city’s most prestigious organizations.

M.F.A. Graduate Contributes to CUNY TV Emmy Win

Senior videographer and producer Kalin Ivanov played a critical role in the cable station's recent triumph.

Graduate Student Co-directs Macbeth With Industry Heavyweights

Andy Goldberg Collaborates With Tony Award Winners Alan Cumming and John Tiffany.

Controversial Facebook Comments Spur Alumna to Take Action

Ann-Marie Adams hosts event about Caribbean identity at the New York Times headquarters.

Senior's Scientific Breakthrough May Lead to New Cancer Treatment

Nicholas Lease '12 presents findings to the American Chemistry Society.

Institutionalizing Support for the Autism Community

As the college broadens its services for those with autism, one staff member with the disorder exemplifies what the autism community gives back.

Students Earn Entry Into Coveted Pre-med Program

A record eight Brooklyn College students are accepted into the Early Medical Education Program at SUNY Downstate.

The Whole World on One Campus

Students from around the globe marched at the three commencement ceremonies.

Symphony Space Hosts 30th Annual Film Festival

Film festival features the best of Brooklyn College student films in a 30-year retrospective.

Film Major Makes His Mark in Cannes

Junior Avtandil Chachibaia and the movie he filmed as a teenager in his native Georgia make the journey to the world-famous international film festival.

Ocean Sounds: A Brooklyn College Alumnus Reflects on His Life

New alumnus Ocean Vuong '12 traveled a long way and overcame many obstacles to realize his dreams.

The Graduate Who Won't Be There

A posthumous honor for a senior who doggedly endeavored to get her degree.

On Their Way

A sampling of what members of the Class of 2012 will be doing in the future, and what Brooklyn College meant to them.

For the Second Year in a Row, Brooklyn College to Graduate Largest Class in Decades

Two recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, are among those scheduled to address the graduates.

Brooklyn College Ranks Among the Top 322 Green Colleges in the United States

The Princeton Review highlights how eco-friendly Brooklyn College is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint.

They Come in PEACE

2012 graduate works with the college to implement philosophy outreach program.

Guggenheim Museum Premieres Work by Music Professor

Jason Eckardt Pays Tribute to Sculptor John Chamberlain With an Unconventional Composition

Senior Nabs Top CUNY Prize

B.A.-M.D. student wins scholarship based on her research on tuberculosis.

Barry Salzberg ’74, CEO of Deloitte, Returns to Campus to Share Insights With Students

The successful alumnus provides practical advice to an enthralled audience.

Undergraduate Students Present Cutting-edge Research at Regional and National Conferences

A record number of Brooklyn College students delivered papers at research conferences in March and April.

From Notebook to Novella

Undergraduate student translates classroom experience into books.

Summer Opportunities Come With Prestigious Fellowship

Two students win Watson Fellowships and receive internship stipends for the next three summers.

Alumnus Wraps Up Nine-month Adventure at City Hall

Matt Vann ’11 gains valuable experience as an NYC Urban Fellow.

Memorabilia From Ebbets Field Stir Memories of Glory Days of Brooklyn Dodger Baseball

Brooklyn College exhibit of blueprints, player photos and other memorabilia breeds nostalgia for Ebbets Field, a baseball shrine that is gone but not forgotten.

Dean of Education Honored by Alma Mater

Deborah Shanley was tapped largely because of her work in the community.

Live Concert by Gary Sinise's Lt. Dan Band Will Rock Whitman Theater

Actor Gary Sinise will help raise funds for Brooklyn hometown hero Bryan Dilberian, who lost three limbs in Afghanistan.

Students Bring Medical Help to Developing Nations

Student club travels to Honduras and Panama to work alongside doctors and distribute much-needed medicine.

Knish Know-It-All

Alumna Laura Silver, a self-proclaimed "knish expert," discusses her fascination with the tasty snack.

Biology Professor Named One of the 300 Best Professors in the Country

Jennifer Basil's unique teaching style puts her in the prestigious ranking by The Princeton Review.

Filmmaking Student on the Rise

Aspiring cinematographer Eddie Bernard credits Brooklyn College with his path to success.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Brooklyn College Among the Best

Graduate programs score high on widely cited lists.

Chemistry Student Scores Big Prize

Junior is first Brooklyn College student to win Congress’s Goldwater Scholarship.

Health of Jamaica Bay Wetlands Is Focus of Brooklyn College Symposium

Dozens of scientists from Brooklyn College and beyond discuss restoring the Jamaica Bay watershed.

Alumnae Cited for "Extraordinary" Service by Kings County District Attorney

Basketball coach and advocate for women's rights are among four alumnae honored during Women's History Month.

Brooklyn College’s First Rhodes Scholar Works to Boost Today’s Students

Lisette Nieves '92 returns to the campus to teach the latest generation of students.

Adjunct Scores $20,000 Fellowship to Study Religion in Africa, West Indies

Instructor will combine his love of music and scholarship for the project.

Behind the Artist's Door

M.F.A. students open their studios and get a chance to hear what others think of their work.

Research Council Honors Two Brooklyn College Women

Professor and alumna are tapped for changing the way the world looks at women.

Stacey Brenner-Moyer Wins Early Career Grant

A National Science Foundation grant of $450,000 will further Professor Brenner-Moyer’s research into organo-catalysis, a new field of chemistry.

The Places Around Us — Like We’ve Never Heard Before

Two recent alumni stay ahead of the curve on location-based social apps.

Female Power in the Theater

Alumnae speak about their success as playwrights and producers, and the challenges faced by women theater artists.

Students Gain Say in How Brooklyn College Spends Part of Its Budget

A revolutionary plan allows students to have input into how at least $20,000 will be allocated.

Tomás López-Pumarejo Scores Prestigious Visiting Professorship in Barcelona

Spain's Ministry of Education invites López-Pumarejo to teach a seminar class on how we work.

The Artwork of Marion Greenstone ’46 Wins Acclaim in Italy

Three dozen paintings by the alumna drew crowds during exhibitions in Venice and Rome.

Doug Boyer Wins $50,000 Grant to Create a Database of Bones

The assistant professor of archaeology and anthropology is one of the first recipients of a new CUNY grant for junior faculty members.

Brooklyn College Named to Princeton Review's List of Best Value Colleges

Brooklyn College and School of Education cited in the latest edition of the Princeton Review's guide.

Fitting Close to Black History Month

African American students show that African culture is more diverse than one might think.

Following the Ghost of Napoleon Bonaparte

Anthony Mancini, director of the journalism program, travels around the world while writing his latest book about the French military leader.

Cleaning India's Holiest — And Most Polluted — River

Professor of Film Vinit Parmar's new documentary explores the pollution of India's most sacred river.

Students to Participate in a CUNY Standardized Learning Assessment Pilot

Finding Hope in Urban Farming

Junior Eric Carlsen reimagines our foodways — in the most unlikely places — to better feed the nation.

The Debt

Actor and model Justiin Davis is under no delusions about how his success was achieved and the many individuals to whom he owes thanks.

Alumna Leads Second Annual Celebration of Caribbean Cinema

Shelley Worrell '00 does more with less to present the annual weeklong festival celebrating Caribbean culture.

Serving Mario Batali

Recent alumna Drea Bernardi beat the 50,000-to-one odds and scored a plum job with the renowned chef.

The End of Occupy Wall Street, or Just the Beginning?

A Classical Go-Getter Hits All the Right Notes

Honors Student Wins November CUNY Photo Contest

Scholarships and Financial Aid Protect Students From CUNY Tuition Increase

Why She Is Happy

Helen Phillips is a quirky talent with a knack for writing tales that are oddly original and breathtakingly bizarre.

A Matter of Taste

Bitter or sweet? More than just a preference on our palate, they can dramatically alter our moral judgments.

Director of CAASS Receives Tepeyac Award for Raising College Education Awareness Among Immigrants

Brooklyn College Establishes Four New Schools

A Trip to Honduras on Medical Brigade Changes Lives for Both Students and Locals

Brooklyn College Ranks Among Top Schools for Diversity, Value

Interdepartmental Collaboration Results in Striking — and Fiscally Responsible — Overhaul of Television Studio

Green-Wood Cemetery Becomes Stage and Classroom

Annual Science Research Day Draws Record Number of Entries

Brooklyn College Breaks Ground on New Performing Arts Center

50th Anniversary Class Reflects on How It Was, and How It Has Changed

Brooklyn College Confers More Than 4,100 Degrees, Highest Number in Three Decades

Big Papa in Italy: Photos of Hemingway Shown at Library

Broadway Shows Are Now in SEEK Students' Playbook

Rhodes Scholar Zujaja Tauqeer Will Address Baccalaureate Commencement

The Class of 1961 Received More Than an Education…

Students Earn Credit by Teaching English and Civic Lessons to Immigrants

SEEK Professor Wins Fulbright-Hays Award to Study in North Africa

'Great Minds' Gather for Fiftieth Anniversary Fete of Brooklyn College's Scholars Program

Rosen Fellows Propose Their Own Creative Projects

Debate Team Concludes Another Successful Season

Another Brooklyn College Senior Wins Fulbright Award This Year

Historian’s First Book Wins a Place on the Pulitzer Prize Finalists List

School of Education Professor Takes On the Headlines

Future Media Moguls Get a Head Start

Library Celebrates Campus Page Turners

Senior to Receive Certificate for Stellar Performance at Prestigious Mathematics Competition

Italian Diplomat Talks of the Strengths of U.S.-Italy Links

Unassuming Alumna Leaves College a Major — and Surprising — Gift

Senior Scores Selective Fellowship to Work With City Agencies

Two Faculty Members Receive Fellowship to Complete Research

Teaching Police to Work With Demonstrators

Philosophy Professor’s Animal Attraction Leads to Intriguing Experiments

M.F.A. Faculty Members Exhibit in New York-Area Show

Acting Student Conquers an "Empire"

Justiin Davis, poised to receive a B.F.A. in acting from the Department of Theater in June, is celebrating early.

Polymath in Residence at Brooklyn College

Mac Wellman Named CUNY Distinguished Professor of English

Creative Writing Major Publishes Acclaimed Book of Poetry

Brooklyn College M.F.A. Outshines Columbia, Sarah Lawrence

Open Mic Session Brings Out Diverse Talent in BC Students