By Sally Fay The global proliferation of the internet has spurred a sea change in modern society, affecting virtually every aspect of our lives. It’s even spawned new social concepts like ‘viral moments’ and ‘internet fame.’ The profusion of content creators and potential influencers on platforms such as Instagram, Twitch, and TikTok has reshaped how … Continue reading The Business of Influence: Baruch Alumni Make Their Mark on Social Media
A Message From The President
Dear Alumni and Friends, As we close another remarkable academic year at Baruch College, I want to take a moment to celebrate the achievements of our 5,639 graduates honored at Commencement on May 28. With a symbolic move of the tassel, they joined the ranks of our powerful alumni network—bringing fresh energy, talent, and promise … Continue reading A Message From The President
Cashing in on Success
In February, student members and alumni of the Baruch Investment Management Group (IMG) celebrated the group’s success at a special on-campus reception. Baruch College President S. David Wu, Zicklin School of Business Dean Bruce Weber, and members of the Baruch College Fund investment committee were in attendance. Since its founding 15 years ago, IMG has … Continue reading Cashing in on Success
Professor’s Tale-Spinning Stories
Assistant Professor Sally Wen Mao follows threads to put pen to paper. Though she joined Baruch as an English professor in Fall 2024, the acclaimed poet and author already exemplifies faculty excellence in the Weissman School ofArts and Sciences. Not only has her poetry been consistently ranked the best of the best, but her debut … Continue reading Professor’s Tale-Spinning Stories
Addressing Hate: Baruch Unveils Antisemitism Studies Laboratory
Baruch President S. David Wu (second from left) announces The Antisemitism Studies Laboratory, along with (left to right) Weissman Dean Jessica Lang, Foundation Trustee Joshua Laterman, and Dr. Sarah Valente, Director of Baruch’s Wasserman Jewish Studies Center. Baruch College has launched The Antisemitism Studies Laboratory (The AS Lab) at the Weissman School of Arts & … Continue reading Addressing Hate: Baruch Unveils Antisemitism Studies Laboratory
Real Estate Revolutionary
Today, the concept of an equity “Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)” is a tried-and-true option for investors seeking a stake in commercial real estate—but back in 1991, it was a radical idea. And it all originated with Milton Cooper (’49, LHD-Hon. ’15). Back in 1958, alongside commercial-construction craftsman Martin Kimmel, he co-founded Kimco Realty, the … Continue reading Real Estate Revolutionary
Small Business, Big Impact
Growing up in Kazakhstan, Aya Kikimova (MBA ‘11) had a special connection to small businesses. While her mother climbed the ladder in real estate, her grandmother ran a bustling small deli. Kikimova never imagined that watching her family build success would lead her to helping small businesses thrive. At age 16, she moved to the … Continue reading Small Business, Big Impact
Driven by a Mission
From developing visual and performance arts centers to founding a comic book publishing company to empowering diverse talent in real estate, Taneshia Nash Laird (’95) has done it all. A breast cancer survivor who grew up in poverty and lost her home in an explosion during her time at Baruch College, she’s always kept moving … Continue reading Driven by a Mission
From the Classroom to the Community: Zicklin Students Drive Entrepreneurship in Panama
Undergraduates in the Zicklin School of Business learned firsthand that entrepreneurship isn’t just about the bottom line. As part of a course led by Professor Chris Meyer, a lecturer in Zicklin’s Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, students traveled to Panama to offer their consulting expertise to small businesses, artisans, and farmers. Throughout the week-long excursion, … Continue reading From the Classroom to the Community: Zicklin Students Drive Entrepreneurship in Panama
Who Moved My Watercooler? Baruch Alumni Contemplate Modern Office Culture
Over the past five years, the knowledge and service-based employment sectors in which many Baruch graduates have built their careers have faced uncharted waters. With the emergence of Covid-19 as a global health threat in 2020, companies and employees alike were challenged to adapt to new ways of conducting business, shifting to remote and hybrid … Continue reading Who Moved My Watercooler? Baruch Alumni Contemplate Modern Office Culture