For Steven Raga (MPA ’15), politics is local—literally. He has spent the majority of his career working for nonprofits, advocating for his community in Queens, NY, where he was born and raised. But now he’s experiencing politics from a different perspective: He was elected to serve in the New York State Assembly, representing parts of … Continue reading Political Trailblazer
Getting Serious About Fun
The career of Lisa Radcliffe (MBA ’17) is all about fun and games—with a healthy dose of business acumen. She is the founder and CEO of PunkinFutz, a Brooklyn-based company that designs toys and accessories for children with adaptive needs. Inspired by the struggles of her own son and daughter, who have disabilities, Radcliffe launched … Continue reading Getting Serious About Fun
Production Values
For Bill (’68, DCS-Hon. ’11) and Ruth Ann Harnisch (LHD-Hon. ’11), investing in thenext generation of storytellers is a way to change the world for the better. Thanks to Bill’s success in the financial industry—his company, Peconic Partners, LLC, was named the top-performing hedge fund for the last three years—the couple has long been active … Continue reading Production Values
Service Above Self: Quamid Francis (’17)
For Quamid Francis (’17), service to others has always been his north star. He has volunteered with organizations such as Best Buddies, the Ronald McDonald House, and Habitat for Humanity. He also joined the Marine Corps, serving in the war in Afghanistan and later working directly with communities in the Philippines and Japan as part … Continue reading Service Above Self: Quamid Francis (’17)
Cross-Country Bearcat
Luis Munoz (’22) had a pretty incredible year: he graduated from Baruch with a degree in international business, was a member of Baruch’s CUNY Athletic Conference championship–winning men’s soccer team, and ran the New York City marathon. To top it all off? He spent 61 days, from May through July, biking across the country—on his … Continue reading Cross-Country Bearcat
Making Computing More Inclusive
With diversity, equity, and inclusion a top priority at Baruch College, faculty in the Zicklin School of Business Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics are working to increase the proportion of women enrolled in computer and information systems (CIS) classes. A partnership with Break Through Tech AI— an initiative of Cornell Tech … Continue reading Making Computing More Inclusive
Global Scholars, Standout Researchers, and More: Another Successful Year for Baruch Students
Baruch students continue to earn top honors and prestigious awards, from study-abroad opportunities to influential research grants. Two Baruch students were named to National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU), a program that supports active and meaningful undergraduate participation in new or current NSF research initiatives. Amiyah Young (’23) and Alexandra Acevedo (’23) … Continue reading Global Scholars, Standout Researchers, and More: Another Successful Year for Baruch Students
For the Love of Animals: Elizabeth Shafiroff (’13) Turns Compassion into Global Action
A single act can have the ability to spark a whole new career path. That’s the case for Elizabeth Shafiroff (’13), a freelance photojournalist who in 2017 changed course to found Global Strays, an animal welfare nonprofit. Animals hadn’t always been top of mind for Shafiroff. She studied psychology at Baruch—inspired to attend by her … Continue reading For the Love of Animals: Elizabeth Shafiroff (’13) Turns Compassion into Global Action
Bearcats Make History in Pinstripes
Four Baruch softball student-athletes were part of a group of women selected to be the first-ever ball girls for Major League Baseball games at Yankee Stadium. The Baruch participants were Carly Quint (first on left), Amber Rivera (second from left), Megan Bell (third from left), and Julia Cuttone (second from right), seen here with Yankees … Continue reading Bearcats Make History in Pinstripes
The Ticker Keeps Ticking: Student Newspaper Turns 90
The Ticker, Baruch College’s student-run newspaper, marked 90 years in continuous production this past summer. Since 1932, the campus community has looked to The Ticker as a primary source of campus news, college sports, op-ed pieces, and stories focused on national news and cultural trends. The newspaper marked the occasion by running profiles of alumni … Continue reading The Ticker Keeps Ticking: Student Newspaper Turns 90