In July, Howard Smith (’65), Director and Vice Chairman of Finance for Starr Insurance Companies, threw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. It was familiar territory for Smith: Back in his student days, he threw the only known complete game no-hitter in Baruch/CCNY history! According to a New York Times summary of the game, … Continue reading Pitch Perfect
An Iconic Championship Run
Donald Brennan (MBA ’66) and his daughter, Maureen, enjoy a dominant season in polo. Polo is a unique and demanding equestrian sport. And even though it is co-ed—with no rules barring women from competing against men—it’s been male-dominated throughout its history. But Maureen Brennan is helping to change that. She’s both the owner of, and … Continue reading An Iconic Championship Run
Art of Transformation: Elizabeth Sutton (’11)
Among the vibrant works of art produced by Elizabeth Sutton (’11) is a painting of a vintage, big-finned Pontiac convertible cruising the boldly colored byways of Cuba. Its title: “Driving to New Destinations.” In a sense, you might even say that’s the theme of Sutton’s life. Her unexpected career transition to an artist led to … Continue reading Art of Transformation: Elizabeth Sutton (’11)
Making Connections Beyond the Classroom
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TIES THEORY TO PRACTICE by Sally Fay Those who subscribe to the maxim that experience is the best teacher would find no argument at Baruch. In keeping with its mission to deliver a high-value education that is relevant and impactful, the College is embracing the integration of experiential learning into its curriculum. Its … Continue reading Making Connections Beyond the Classroom
Wise Counsel: Baruch Law Professors Weigh In on AI
Recently, in a “fireside chat” held as part of the College’s Ethics Week, Baruch law professors Yafit Lev-Aretz and Nizan Packin engaged attendees in a lively and wide-ranging discussion of the ethical challenges and legal implications of emerging AI technologies, particularly ChatGPT and generative AI. Professors Packin, who joined the law department faculty in 2013, … Continue reading Wise Counsel: Baruch Law Professors Weigh In on AI
Bearcats Take a Bite Out of Hunger
Baruch students who face food insecurity now have a free resource right on campus. The Bearcat Food Pantry—made possible with the generous support of the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation—opened last semester and provides healthy, nutritious food options for students. The Petrie Foundation initially contributed $30,000 to the project and plans to fund about $10,000 … Continue reading Bearcats Take a Bite Out of Hunger
Quantifying Baruch’s Financial Engineering
Baruch’s Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) program is on a winning streak. For the third year in a row, QuantNet— whose MFE program rankings are eagerly awaited by the quantitative finance community—rated Baruch’s program number one in the United States, topping rival schools including Princeton, UC Berkeley, and Carnegie Mellon. Though many of these universities … Continue reading Quantifying Baruch’s Financial Engineering
Getting Real About Artificial Intelligence
Baruch Alumni on the Promise and Pitfalls of AI Technology By Sally Fay Recent launches of sophisticated generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as ChatGPT and DALL-E, have spurred wide-ranging discussion about the infiltration of various forms of AI-assisted technology into nearly every facet of modern life. Is this seemingly ubiquitous entity a source of … Continue reading Getting Real About Artificial Intelligence
Wireless Visionary: Stuart Subotnick’s Early Bet on Cellular
Back in 1982, Stuart Subotnick (’62, LLD-Hon. ’97) took a leap of faith. Cellular technology was in its infancy, and telephone company AT&T projected that it wouldn’t amount to much. In fact, the company was handing over its rights to cellular licenses to the new Regional Bell Operating Companies. But Subotnick—then chief financial officer of … Continue reading Wireless Visionary: Stuart Subotnick’s Early Bet on Cellular
Investing in Potential: Charlie (’66, MBA ’73) and Madeline Dreifus Make Record Scholarship Gift
A generous donation from Charlie Dreifus (’66, MBA ’73) and his wife Madeline is poised to enable Baruch College to strengthen its historic legacy of educational accessibility for students facing financial challenges. The couple’s recent $5 million bequest, for the establishment of the Charles and Madeline Dreifus Scholarship, is the College’s largest-ever one-time scholarship gift. … Continue reading Investing in Potential: Charlie (’66, MBA ’73) and Madeline Dreifus Make Record Scholarship Gift