BC News Archive - 2017
The Giving Spirit
A generous gift from chemist Ed Birnbaum '64 will support undergraduate research in chemistry at Brooklyn College.
The Giving Spirit
Biology Professor Nicolas Biais and Colleagues Identify Mechanism Bacteria Use to Attach to Surfaces
The study, published in the journal Science, may help researchers control the growth of bacteria.
Biology Professor Nicolas Biais and Colleagues Identify Mechanism Bacteria Use to Attach to Surfaces
Haiti Through the Eyes of Its Artists
A new exhibit at Brooklyn College provides a fresh perspective of Haitian history, politics, and culture.
Haiti Through the Eyes of Its Artists
Scientists and Citizens Work Together in Brooklyn to Help Restore New York’s Waterways
The data we collect gives concerned community members the information they need to lobby their local representatives, according to Dr. Jessica Joyner
Scientists and Citizens Work Together in Brooklyn to Help Restore New York’s Waterways
Peter Lee '17, a 2016 Rhodes Scholarship Finalist, Wins Thomas Tam Scholarship
Lee's ethnographic photo project looks at the reasons some Chinese seniors travel to casinos to redeem vouchers as a way of living.
Peter Lee '17, a 2016 Rhodes Scholarship Finalist, Wins Thomas Tam Scholarship
"Weathering the Storm" Conference Brings Experts Together at Brooklyn College to Examine the Role of the Academy in Times of Disaster
Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto of San Juan, Puerto Rico Delivers Keynote on the Current State of Puerto Rico and the Importance of Education in Creating Change
"Weathering the Storm" Conference Brings Experts Together at Brooklyn College to Examine the Role of the Academy in Times of Disaster
Statement from Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson Regarding the Monday, Nov. 20 Story in the NY Post
Brooklyn College offers the use of its facilities to the NYPD and other public servants — including sanitation workers, and traffic enforcement agents — as a courtesy.
Statement from Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson Regarding the Monday, Nov. 20 Story in the NY Post
#GivingTuesday Brings the Brooklyn College Community Together to Support Student Achievement
The Nov. 28 fundraiser aims to unite faculty, staff, friends, and more than 137,000 alumni to reach the highest possible goal and ensure the success of Brooklyn College students.
#GivingTuesday Brings the Brooklyn College Community Together to Support Student Achievement
Co-creator of #SAYHERNAME Spotlights Police Violence Against Black Women and LGBTQ People at Brooklyn College Event
Activist, attorney, and author Andrea J. Ritchie led a talk about the daunting challenges faced in the quest to center women of color, and queer and transgender people as victims in discussions of state violence.
Co-creator of #SAYHERNAME Spotlights Police Violence Against Black Women and LGBTQ People at Brooklyn College Event
Brooklyn District Attorney Organizes Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Symposium at Brooklyn College
Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez organized this series of workshops hosted by the college, designed to raise awareness, support survivors, and share solutions.
Brooklyn District Attorney Organizes Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Symposium at Brooklyn College
A Soldier's Story
Senior Isiah James, a decorated veteran, finds community and support on the Brooklyn College campus thanks to the college's Veteran and Military Program.
A Soldier's Story
Brooklyn Listening Project Highlights WWII Veteran Seymour Kaplan ’76
One of the last living witnesses to the crimes of Nazi Germany, Kaplan recounts his experiences at Dachau for the college-wide oral history project.
Brooklyn Listening Project Highlights WWII Veteran Seymour Kaplan ’76
Rabbi Michael Lerner Encourages Students to Dream a Different Kind of World
The lifelong political activist came to campus to encourage students to stand up for what they believe in rather than what they are against.
Rabbi Michael Lerner Encourages Students to Dream a Different Kind of World
Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson Receives Brooklyn Legal Services 2017 Champion of Justice Award
President Anderson will be recognized for her steadfast support of access to justice and civil rights legal services at the October 23 awards ceremony held at the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson Receives Brooklyn Legal Services 2017 Champion of Justice Award
Screen Dreams and 10 Million Streams
Recent film graduate and proud homegrown talent wins awards and accolades in pursuit of a filmmaking career.
Screen Dreams and 10 Million Streams
Puerto Rican and Latino Studies Cultivates Leaders for a Changing World
As PRLS nears its 50th anniversary, the department's innovative, interdisciplinary approach illuminates the issues facing Latinx communities and helps students develop solutions.
Puerto Rican and Latino Studies Cultivates Leaders for a Changing World
Conservatory of Music Professor Malcolm Merriweather Sees Choral Training as a Step Toward Preparing Global Citizens
Through his "Voices of Haiti" program, the conductor and classical baritone is spearheading opportunities at the college for international engagement.
Conservatory of Music Professor Malcolm Merriweather Sees Choral Training as a Step Toward Preparing Global Citizens
Brooklyn College Welcomes Its Fall 2017 Incoming Class with a Campus-Wide Fair
The Involvement Fair took over the campus to both educate new students about the resources available to them, and make them feel right at home.
Brooklyn College Welcomes Its Fall 2017 Incoming Class with a Campus-Wide Fair
Power to the Production
A new intensive summer program shows students how to use media to channel their activist voices.
Power to the Production
Deniese Davis ’10 Charts a Path from Brooklyn College to HBO as Co-Producer of Hit Series “Insecure”
Davis and show creator Issa Rae are working together to create more opportunities for up-and-coming content creators.
Deniese Davis ’10 Charts a Path from Brooklyn College to HBO as Co-Producer of Hit Series “Insecure”
The (Almost) Total Eclipse of the Sun—Campus Style
Who wants to wait another 20 years to see the moon cross the path of the sun?
The (Almost) Total Eclipse of the Sun—Campus Style
To INFINITY and Beyond
Grad Student David Engel was over the moon about his internship at NASA this past summer, which he secured through his work with the Magner Career Center.
To INFINITY and Beyond
A Classics Man
Essowe Tchalim '15 scored a coveted role at Droga5, one of the top ad agencies in the world, and credits his education in the Department of Classics for giving him the knowledge, tools, and resources to achieve his goals.
A Classics Man
Fulbright Award-winner Jessica Khaimova ’16 Heads to the United Kingdom to Study Astronomy
Former CUNY Baccalaureate student will pursue a Master of Science at the University of Sussex.
Fulbright Award-winner Jessica Khaimova ’16 Heads to the United Kingdom to Study Astronomy
Brooklyn College Enters Into Its First Student Exchange Program With a South Korean University
Beginning this fall, the first Brooklyn College student will travel to South Korea and spend a semester studying at Dongguk University.
Brooklyn College Enters Into Its First Student Exchange Program With a South Korean University
Money Magazine Ranks Brooklyn College One of the Top 50 Best Colleges in the Country
The college was recognized for continuing its longstanding tradition of providing a rigorous, but affordable education.
Money Magazine Ranks Brooklyn College One of the Top 50 Best Colleges in the Country
Class of 2017 Grad Ryan Beckford Heads to CNBC
With support from the Magner Career Center, Ryan Beckford scored a competitive position at the company before graduation, moving him one step closer to his dream career.
Class of 2017 Grad Ryan Beckford Heads to CNBC
New Excelsior Scholarship Currently Accepting Applications for its Free College Program
Students from families that make up to $100,000 annually and who are enrolled full-time at CUNY or SUNY colleges are encouraged to apply.
New Excelsior Scholarship Currently Accepting Applications for its Free College Program
Signs of Change: Brooklyn College Implements Gender-Inclusive and Gender-Neutral Restrooms
In a gathering held in Ingersoll Hall, the college stressed the need to embrace its tradition of inclusion and ensure the transgender, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming communities full access to its facilities.
Signs of Change: Brooklyn College Implements Gender-Inclusive and Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Bernie Sanders Inspires the Brooklyn College Class of 2017 at Commencement Ceremony Held at the Barclays Center
Before a crowd of more than 17,000, the U.S. Senator, an alumnus of the college, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and delivered the keynote address.
Bernie Sanders Inspires the Brooklyn College Class of 2017 at Commencement Ceremony Held at the Barclays Center
#BCGrad2017: Now Ready to Pursue Her Ph.D. at Yale University, Teanu Reid '16 Reflects on How Brooklyn College Prepared Her for Success
As they prepare for the next stages of their lives, members of the Brooklyn College Class of 2017 share some details of their journeys from students to graduates. Find more student commencement profiles and videos on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Use the #BCGrad2017 hashtag to join the conversation!
#BCGrad2017: Now Ready to Pursue Her Ph.D. at Yale University, Teanu Reid '16 Reflects on How Brooklyn College Prepared Her for Success
A Highly Decorated Bunch
Brooklyn College congratulates the scholars, fellows, and others with distinguished recognitions among its student body.
A Highly Decorated Bunch
#BCGrad2017: Educator Merin Jacob '17 M.A. Returned to College to Gain a Newer Understanding
As they prepare for the next stages of their lives, members of the Brooklyn College Class of 2017 share some details of their journeys from students to graduates. Find more student commencement profiles and videos on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Use the #BCGrad2017 hashtag to join the conversation!
#BCGrad2017: Educator Merin Jacob '17 M.A. Returned to College to Gain a Newer Understanding
#BCGrad2017: Brooklyn College Is Where Ervin Seytgazi '17 Discovered His Potential
As they prepare for the next stages of their lives, members of the Brooklyn College Class of 2017 share some details of their journeys from students to graduates. Find more student commencement profiles and videos on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Use the #BCGrad2017 hashtag to join the conversation!
#BCGrad2017: Brooklyn College Is Where Ervin Seytgazi '17 Discovered His Potential
#BCGrad2017: Accepted to 11 Medical Schools, Chelsea Batista '17 Reaches the Next Step in a Lifelong Dream of Becoming a Physician
As they prepare for the next stages of their lives, members of the Brooklyn College Class of 2017 share some details of their journeys from students to graduates. Find more student commencement profiles and videos on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Use the #BCGrad2017 hashtag to join the conversation!
#BCGrad2017: Accepted to 11 Medical Schools, Chelsea Batista '17 Reaches the Next Step in a Lifelong Dream of Becoming a Physician
#BCGrad2017: Cheyanne Clarke '17 Turned Adversity Into Achievement
As they prepare for the next stages of their lives, members of the Brooklyn College Class of 2017 share some details of their journeys from students to graduates. Find more student commencement profiles and videos on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Use the #BCGrad2017 hashtag to join the conversation!
#BCGrad2017: Cheyanne Clarke '17 Turned Adversity Into Achievement
#BCGrad2017: Deanna Ng '17 M.S. Lands a Job With Morgan Stanley Thanks to the Magner Career Center
As they prepare for the next stages of their lives, members of the Brooklyn College Class of 2017 share some details of their journeys from students to graduates. Find more student commencement profiles and videos on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Use the #BCGrad2017 hashtag to join the conversation!
#BCGrad2017: Deanna Ng '17 M.S. Lands a Job With Morgan Stanley Thanks to the Magner Career Center
Artists-in-Residence Dance Caribbean Collective Host Town Meeting on Cultural Appropriation
Discussion focuses on the future of authentic Caribbean culture in a world of increased globalization.
Artists-in-Residence Dance Caribbean Collective Host Town Meeting on Cultural Appropriation
Faculty and Staff Authors Celebrated at Brooklyn College Annual Book Party
The event, now in its 25th year, recognized authors of more than 50 new titles.
Faculty and Staff Authors Celebrated at Brooklyn College Annual Book Party
Modern Telling of Romeo and Juliet Seeks to Build Bridges and Dismantle Walls
Author Pam Laskin leads staged reading of her recent book Ronit & Jamil at Brooklyn College as part of its We Stand Against Hate program.
Modern Telling of Romeo and Juliet Seeks to Build Bridges and Dismantle Walls
Tow Foundation Rewards Outstanding Achievements of Brooklyn College Faculty and Students
For more than 20 years, Leonard Tow '50, and Claire '52, have given generously to their alma mater. The awards presentation and luncheon celebrated the work of the best and brightest among the college's educators and learners.
Tow Foundation Rewards Outstanding Achievements of Brooklyn College Faculty and Students
Poetic License
April is National Poetry Month and Brooklyn College has long been a home to poets as diverse as its campus.
Poetic License
We Stand Against Hate Event Takes on Today’s Civil Rights Movement
Alumni panel holds spirited discussion on how young people can best get involved.
We Stand Against Hate Event Takes on Today’s Civil Rights Movement
Professor Maria Contel Scores Second Patent for Anti-Cancer Compound
Contel’s ruthenium-based derivative could help patients with triple negative breast cancer.
Professor Maria Contel Scores Second Patent for Anti-Cancer Compound
For A History Class, a Lesson About Nontraditional Sources
Prof. Philip Napoli invites well-traveled photojournalist Nina Berman to share her unconventional images on the impact of war.
For A History Class, a Lesson About Nontraditional Sources
At Women’s Conference the Focus Is on Career Equity, Self Image, Work-life Balance, and Finding One’s Path
The Brooklyn College president is joined by alumnae, former politicians, and other successful women helping to counsel the next generation of leaders.
At Women’s Conference the Focus Is on Career Equity, Self Image, Work-life Balance, and Finding One’s Path
For Brooklyn College Foundation Trustee and UBS Executive Lorraine Laighold '64, Students Matter Most
The donor's commitment to students stems from her continued connection to, and empathy for, their experiences.
For Brooklyn College Foundation Trustee and UBS Executive Lorraine Laighold '64, Students Matter Most
We Stand Against Hate Series Presents "Shared Paths, Divergent Courses: Zionism & Palestinian Nationalism"
Noted scholars Hussein Ibish and David Myers engage in dialogue aimed at deepening knowledge and understanding of the region's history.
We Stand Against Hate Series Presents "Shared Paths, Divergent Courses: Zionism & Palestinian Nationalism"
Feirstein Student Earns British Film Academy’s First Award for a Student with a Disability
Shannon Ryan plans to show the film industry the inherent value in her unique life experiences.
Feirstein Student Earns British Film Academy’s First Award for a Student with a Disability
Forensic Anthropologist Fredy Peccerelli '96 to Receive 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award at Brooklyn College Commencement Exercises
Peccerelli is the executive director of the Guatemalan Forensic Anthropology Foundation, which exhumes the mass graves of victims of the Guatemala's 36-year civil war and helps to identify the remains.
Forensic Anthropologist Fredy Peccerelli '96 to Receive 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award at Brooklyn College Commencement Exercises
Patrice Bridgewater-Daniel '10, M.S.Ed. '13 Gives Back to the School That Sparked her Love of Mathematics
Patrice Bridgewater-Daniel was one of seven 2016 statewide recipients of the prestigious Sloan Award for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics.
Patrice Bridgewater-Daniel '10, M.S.Ed. '13 Gives Back to the School That Sparked her Love of Mathematics
John Hope Franklin Memorial Day Celebrated at Brooklyn College as Part of Its "We Stand Against Hate" Initiative
The former chair of the college's Department of History was remembered for his groundbreaking scholarship and activism.
John Hope Franklin Memorial Day Celebrated at Brooklyn College as Part of Its "We Stand Against Hate" Initiative
The CUNY Haitian Studies Institute and Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College Collaborate on “Voices from Haiti: Artists as Activists”
Three distinguished panelists discuss the challenges they overcame to achieve success, and how they have used their careers as springboards for activism in the Haitian community.
The CUNY Haitian Studies Institute and Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College Collaborate on “Voices from Haiti: Artists as Activists”
Brooklyn College Alumna and Former Rhodes Scholar Finalist Meets with German Chancellor at World Science Conference
Sofia Ahsanuddin ’16 talks microbes, pandemics, with Angela Merkel and fellow scientists at global conference in Berlin.
Brooklyn College Alumna and Former Rhodes Scholar Finalist Meets with German Chancellor at World Science Conference
Noted Filmmaker and Feminist Scholar Alexandra Juhasz Merges Art and Activism in Her Scholarship
The Department of Film chair has dedicated her 30-year career to promoting media practices that contribute to personal and political growth.
Noted Filmmaker and Feminist Scholar Alexandra Juhasz Merges Art and Activism in Her Scholarship
The New Film Department Chair Is Committed to Encouraging Radical Uses of Cinema
Professor Alexandra Juhasz looks forward to showing Fierstein students how to bring film and activism together.
The New Film Department Chair Is Committed to Encouraging Radical Uses of Cinema
Brooklyn College Faculty View First Amendment Rights Through an Interdisciplinary Lens
Workshop highlights solutions to police surveillance on campus.
Brooklyn College Faculty View First Amendment Rights Through an Interdisciplinary Lens
A Perfect Fit
An Urban Sustainability major says she found her groove in the young program.
A Perfect Fit
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
The MLK bust bestowed to the college more than 30 years ago continues to inspire students.
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Senator Bernie Sanders, a Brooklyn College Alumnus, Will Give Keynote Address at the College’s 2017 Commencement Ceremony
The former presidential candidate will address graduates at the event scheduled on May 30 at the Barclays Center.
Senator Bernie Sanders, a Brooklyn College Alumnus, Will Give Keynote Address at the College’s 2017 Commencement Ceremony
Notice of the CUNY Board of Trustees Annual Brooklyn Borough Hearing
The purpose of the CUNY Board of Trustees hearing is to receive testimony and statements from concerned individuals about university issues.
Notice of the CUNY Board of Trustees Annual Brooklyn Borough Hearing
Award-winning Author and English Professor Moustafa Bayoumi Lends His Voice in Support of Free Speech
Bayoumi joined thousands on the steps of the New York Public Library for PEN America's Writers Resist rally.
Award-winning Author and English Professor Moustafa Bayoumi Lends His Voice in Support of Free Speech
Maps and Memory in Alberto Bursztyn's Art
The School Psychology chair has combined his talent as an artist with his expertise in geology to create an exhibit titled Cartographic Narratives, that runs through Jan. 31 at the Brooklyn College Library.
Maps and Memory in Alberto Bursztyn's Art
On Anniversary of Earthquake in Haiti Radio Soleil Director Ricot Dupuy ’81 Discusses the Importance of Radio Activism
"The Voice of Haiti," Dupuy's station, has remained a go-to news source for New York City Haitians, as well as a hub for social and political engagement in the U.S. and Haiti.
On Anniversary of Earthquake in Haiti Radio Soleil Director Ricot Dupuy ’81 Discusses the Importance of Radio ActivismBack To Top
