BC News Archive - 2016

Author and Illustrator of New Basquiat Children’s Book Visits Brooklyn College

The local artist invites young people to use their imaginations to change the world. 

After Aleppo: History Professor Shares His Expertise on the Middle East

Louis Fishman talks about the region and legacy of President Obama’s policies.

Brooklyn College Welcomes New Faculty

A diverse group of stellar scholars started this semester. 

Carol L. Zicklin Honors Academy Chair Crosses Disciplines To Explore the Intersection of Disabilities and Performance

A scholar, actor, and playwright, Professor Brenda Foley will focus on bringing narratives of underrepresented voices to the stage.

Open Kitchen Luncheon Celebrates Campus Diversity Through Global Cuisine

Brooklyn College students and faculty promote cultural awareness by cooking and sharing dishes at special world food event. 

Brooklyn College Junior Earns $5,000 Virginia B. Toulmin Scholarship

Chukwunonso Nwasike’s plans to become a pediatric oncologist and help children with cancer have moved closer to success.

Secrets of Success

Alumni return to college to speak at Magner Center panel about how to create a winning career. 

Distinguished Professor and Renowned Composer Tania León Returns to Cuba to Perform at National Theater in Havana

León is a Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award nominee, and the first Latina to be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.  

Paul Beatty ’89 M.F.A. Receives Man Booker Prize for his novel The Sellout

The author is the first American to win Britain’s most prestigious literary award. 

Teacher.org Ranks Brooklyn College’s Early Childhood Program Second in the Nation

Early Childhood/Art Education’s multi-disciplinary faculty includes psychologists, therapists, art educators, and social workers. 

Ribbon-Cutting Marks Opening of New Access-A-Ride Shelter on Brooklyn College Campus

President Michelle Anderson thanks advocacy group for disabled students, local officials, and the NYC Department of Transportation, among others, for efforts to make campus and surrounding areas safer.

Critically Acclaimed Writer and Celebrated Alumna Gloria Naylor ’81 Dies at the Age of 66

Naylor’s work explored the many dimensions of race and social issues in American society. 

Ghana Study Abroad Trip Inspires Students to Build Connections Through Compassion

World-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei '76 welcomes students to his home country and the hospital he founded in Accra. 

Internships Help Students Put Theory into Practice

Brooklyn College Receives $500,000 From NOAA to Promote Coastal Resilience Through Environmental Literacy

Thanks to this grant, Brooklyn College will work with schools and other organizations to investigate the impact of climate change and extreme weather, and present findings to the Mayor’s Office. 

Students Gain Hands-on Media Production Experience During Study Abroad in South Korea

A 20-day international media production course in South Korea helps Brooklyn College students push past boundaries and build bridges between cultures.

U.S. News & World Report Gives Brooklyn College High Marks in Latest "Best Colleges" Ranking

The college bested its 2016 performance and ranked highly on a number of the publication's 2017 charts.

Columbia University Ph.D. Candidate Lisa Del Sol Reflects on How Brooklyn College Prepped Her for Success

The recent graduate says the college opened up numerous opportunities for her, helping her to realize her potential.

Brooklyn College Continues Its Streak as One of the Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” in the Nation

The college has consistently ranked as a top American school by the Review for over a decade.

New Advanced Certificate Focuses on a Transdisciplinary, Family-Centered Approach to Early Childhood Intervention

 The only one of its kind in New York, the program offers advanced training to speech therapists, psychologists, and other professionals working with families from diverse populations.

Education without Borders

International students participate in summer immersion courses at Brooklyn College.

Brooklyn College Welcomes New Students at Annual Convocation

The fall 2016 incoming class is comprised of more than 4,600 students.

Television and Radio Alumni Bring Brooklyn to South Korea

Korean media professionals celebrate their alma mater by inviting Professor Stuart MacLelland to teach a course at the Korea University of Media Arts.

Internationally Recognized Haitian Scholar and Author Jean Eddy Saint Paul, Ph.D. Welcomed as Founding Director of New CUNY Haitian Studies Institute

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte and Council Member Jumaane D. Williams '01, M.A. '05 were among the dignitaries in attendance at the reception, held on the Brooklyn College campus Aug. 24.

Noted International Chemist Was One of Brooklyn College's Own

A scientific community of students, friends, and colleagues gathered at the Woody Tanger Auditorium to honor Professor Sánchez-Delgado at a day-long panel discussion highlighting his seminal research. 

Empathy Is a Cognitive, Not Sensory Experience, Says Psychology Professor Anjali Krishnan

After working with a group of researchers to investigate the biological nature of empathy, Krishnan and her team published their findings in the journal eLife in June.

The Brooklyn College Geology Society Gets a Rock-Solid Education in the Bahamas

The students journeyed to the Bahamian Island of Andros to explore connections between past and present geological phenomena.

MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow and Brooklyn College English Professor Ben Lerner Named CUNY Distinguished Professor

The decorated author and scholar is also a Guggenheim Fellow and the first poetry editor at Harper’s Magazine. 

A Brooklyn Olympian

Competing in the Rio summer games, marathoner Jane Vongvorachoti '14 achieves a long cherished dream.

Brooklyn College Students Dig Their Studies in the ‘Valley of the Dinosaurs’

When Anthropology Professor Stephen Chester takes a group of Brooklyn College students to the mountains out West, they gain new perspective on humanity’s place in time and space. 

Screenwriter Amy Fox ’05 M.F.A. Debuts Woman-centric Wall Street Thriller "Equity" (Sony Pictures Classics)

The film, which follows an investment banker (played by Anne Gunn of Breaking Bad) in the rough-and-tumble world of Wall Street finance, has been praised as "bracing, witty, and suspenseful," by The New York Times.

#BCGrad2016: Six-Hour Daily Commute Didn’t Deter Ciara Santiago from Attending Her Dream School

Members of the Class of 2016 discuss their most memorable moments at the college and their plans for the next stage of their journey.

Urban Soils Institute at Brooklyn College Raises Awareness About Lead in NYC Soil

The first of its kind in the nation, the institute also plays an important role as a research hub and data depository for soil scientists. 

Students Reveal Big-Screen Talent During Premiere at BAM Film Festival

An array of cinematic works wowed a packed house at the 34th Annual Brooklyn College Film Festival, held at the celebrated Brooklyn Academy of Music.

#BCGrad2016: Robust Campus Life Helped Nicole O’Brien Find Community and Purpose

Members of the Class of 2016 discuss their most memorable moments at the college and their plans for the next stage of their journey.

Noted Kenyan Artist Brings his Work to Brooklyn College in a Bold New Exhibit

"Value” on display at the Brooklyn College Library Art Gallery through September. 

#BCGrad2016: Yale-bound Shayne McGregor Reflects on How BLMI Pushed Him to Greater Heights

Members of the Class of 2016 discuss their most memorable moments at the college and their plans for the next stage of their journey.

#BCGrad2016: Learning in a Diverse Environment Inspires Ashley Dominic to Pursue Career in Public Health

Members of the Class of 2016 discuss their most memorable moments at the college and their plans for the next stage of their journey.

Brooklyn College Graduates Over 4,000 Students at 91st Commencement Exercises

With 3,125 baccalaureate and 1,239 master’s degree recipients, this was the largest graduating class among Brooklyn higher education institutions.

At 87, Brooklyn College Campus Safety Officer Hubert Evans Accomplishes a Lifelong Goal

The father of seven has been a dedicated member of the Brooklyn College staff for more than 20 years. 

#BCGrad2016: Michael Bryant Plans to Be the Youngest-Ever Mayor of His Alabama Hometown

Members of the Class of 2016 discuss their most memorable moments at the college and their plans for the next stage of their journey.

Meet The Class of 2016 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Jennifer Mikhli-Forkosh and Stephanie Taormina will speak at 2016 commencement. 

M.F.A. Art Students Display Dazzling ‘Thru-Line’ at New York’s Moynihan Station

Brooklyn College students use a wide variety of artistic media to pose questions about identity, culture, and politics at annual Thesis Exhibition.

Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema to Offer M.F.A. in Digital Animation & VFX, Media Scoring, and Sonic Arts

The Barry R. Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema had added an M.F.A. in Digital Animation & VFX, Media Scoring, and Sonic Arts to its suite of degree programs. 

Brooklyn College Launches Haitian Studies Institute

CUNY-HSI will serve as a leading international research center, supporting scholars and conducting policy analysis. 

$40,000 Whiting Fellowship Supports English Professor in Creating a Digital Home for Brooklyn Oral Histories

The prestigious prize—the first of its kind established by the Whiting Foundation—is awarded to those working toward better public understanding of the humanities.

School of Ed. Faculty Create App that Trains First Responders to Address Abuse in Children with Disabilities

The website and app provides resources to assist social workers, child protective staff, law enforcement, and medical professionals in better intervening when children with disabilities might be victims of violence and abuse.

Paul Beatty '89 M.F.A. Receives National Book Critics Circle Award

The Sellout, Beatty's most recent novel, has also been named one of the best books of 2015 by The New York Times.

Poet Ocean Vuong ’12 Wins $50,000 Whiting Award for Emerging Writers

Night Sky With Exit Wounds (Copper Canyon Press), the first full-length work by the B.F.A. Creative Writing graduate, was released on April 5.

Brooklyn College Student Wins $16,500 on Wheel of Fortune

Senior Matt Epstein talks about his recent once-in-a-lifetime experience as a winning contestant on one of America's favorite game shows, Wheel of Fortune.

Political Science Professor Anna Law Wins NSF Grant to Further Research on Women Asylum Seekers

The Herbert Kurz Chair of Constitutional Rights will investigate how immigration courts decide gender-based asylum cases.

Macaulay Honors College Student and Aspiring Physician Crowned Miss Upstate New York

Shelley Jain, a Fulbright finalist and B.A.-M.D. Program student, wants to use her gifts to help others. 

TV and Radio M.F.A. Students Debut Talent Show Spotlighting Brooklyn Artists

Each 30-minute episode of Brooklyn's Best is produced and directed entirely by students, and streamed live via the Brooklyn College TV Center.

Music Without Borders: Conservatory of Music Professor Arturo O'Farrill '96 Wins Fourth Grammy Award

Afro Latin Jazz Suite, a track on the album Cuba: The Conversation Continues, wins in Best Instrumental Category.

Two New MFA Programs Prepare Students for Careers in Film Scoring and Sonic Arts

Conservatory of Music master’s students will work with Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema students on capstone projects.  

Magner Career Center Provides a Way for Student to Uncover the Ancient Past

Anastasia Danilova's journey to South Dakota for paleontological study enabled her to work with renowned experts and cement her passion for exploration.

Brooklyn College Student Speaks at Special United Nations Celebration of Women's Entrepreneurship Day

At a U.N. event celebrating women-owned businesses and causes, undergraduate Mbachur Mbenga spoke about the need for women and girls around the globe to have full access to education.

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders

Building on a tradition of women-oriented resources, Brooklyn College inaugurates a new Women’s Initiative. 

Mission Nutrition

An alumna uses a multimedia platform to spread her passion for healthy eating. 

Barry R. Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Steiner Studios Offers Master of Fine Arts in Digital Animation & VFX

Up to $10,000 in scholarship support for Feirstein students provided by the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment.