Jonathan Prevst (MPA ‘16) feels lucky to be alive. He had no idea that he was born with a rare heart condition—which he later learned is called an “anomalous coronary artery” and an “enlarged aortic root”—and required sudden open-heart surgery in 2020. “On average, when you wake up, you have a 50% chance of sudden … Continue reading Grateful to Give Back
Still On Top
Baruch College continues to top the rankings. According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, and Forbes, Baruch leads regionally and nationally in value, social mobility, and academic excellence. For the second consecutive year, The Wall Street Journal named Baruch the #1 Best Value College nationwide. The list recognizes colleges with a … Continue reading Still On Top
Charting New Courses
As a world-class competitive sailor, Barbara “Basia” Karpinska Hopkins (MBA ’02) is used to adapting to change. The outlook has served her well, both as an athlete and as a business leader. Born and raised in Kraków, Poland, Karpinska Hopkins earned an MS in physical therapy from Kraków’s University School of Physical Education amidst major … Continue reading Charting New Courses
Building Climate Champions
Baruch College shows students that business growth and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. As part of their coursework in the Susan Locke Interdisciplinary Capstone in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, co-taught by Professor Lin Peng, PhD and Associate Professor Jean Gaffney, PhD, students explored 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, a certified sustainable luxury get-away for travelers. … Continue reading Building Climate Champions
Baruch Fosters Discourse on Workplace Challenges
Baruch College, situated in the world’s business capital, is at the forefront of research, analysis, and discourse on subjects related to the modern world of corporate and professional work. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Baruch faculty have led the conversation on the multifaceted business, education, and societal implications of recent workplace trends and developments. Baruch faculty … Continue reading Baruch Fosters Discourse on Workplace Challenges
Playing Well With Others
For Kristi Zhang (’14), every day at work involves a healthy dose of fun. Zhang is the global marketing manager of LEGO Friends, a franchise within the multinational toy company the LEGO Group. Based in Billund, Denmark, she collaborates with marketing executives to develop and implement strategies to bring children joy with LEGO sets. The … Continue reading Playing Well With Others
With Ethics in Mind
For Kimberly Bloomston (’05), technology and ethics go hand in hand. The former philosophy major, now chief product officer at the San Francisco-based tech company LiveRamp, keeps ethics at the forefront of her work. Bloomston always had a curiosity for learning. An avid chess player, she has always been fascinated by how people think, and … Continue reading With Ethics in Mind
Message From The President
As I enter my fifth year as president of Baruch College, my pride in our accomplishments and my resolve to drive positive change have only deepened. Each year, we raise the bar in serving our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and communities. When we chose Together, We Are Unstoppable as the theme for our Strategic Plan … Continue reading Message From The President
Celebrating I/O Psych’s 45th
Baruch’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology program celebrated their 45th anniversary in October. I/O Psychology alumni, faculty, students, and guests networked over drinks anddelicious food while enjoying updates and speeches from faculty and staff. The event also honored outstanding alumni who have made major impacts on the industry. — MOLLY TURNER
Finding Solutions to Social Media Addiction
Social media addiction grows more complex each day for average users, companies, and influencers. Isaac Vaghefi, PhD—an assistant professor of information systems at Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business—is tackling the issue. Through his research, he explores why people develop addictions, potential policy solutions such as phone bans in schools, and exceptions to the rules. Vaghefi’s … Continue reading Finding Solutions to Social Media Addiction