Every university has its watershed moments—those years that feature prominently in institutional timelines. For Baruch College, this year celebrating the quindecennial of the naming of the Zicklin and Weissman Schools, the years 1847, 1919, 1929, 1953, 1968, and 1998 represent such turning points. The Baruch Backstory Before Baruch College was Baruch College—only in 1968 did … Continue reading The Gifts That Keep on Giving
The Best Is Yet to Come: The Campaign for Baruch’s Future
It wasn’t uncommon for earlier generations of Baruchians to fantasize about the future of their beloved college, especially its campus. Their dreams usually included a green, shady oasis for studying and socializing, more akin to a traditional quad than the sidewalks with which they made do. Of course, students valued most the education they received … Continue reading The Best Is Yet to Come: The Campaign for Baruch’s Future
Faculty Experts: Media Consultants, Policy Advisors, Museum Curators, and More
Many of Baruch’s professors and administrators are sought by the media and city institutions to share their insights and talents with us all And Now a Word from Our Experts Faculty Make Their Mark as Media Consultants, Policy Advisors, Museum Curators, and More Faculty Make Their Mark as Media Consultants, Policy Advisors, Museum Curators, and … Continue reading Faculty Experts: Media Consultants, Policy Advisors, Museum Curators, and More
Paying Back and Paying It Forward
Like thousands of Baruch alumni, Nadja Fidelia (’02) never had the luxury of going to college full time. Instead, she held a succession of increasingly demanding jobs during her undergraduate years, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science after eight years of part-time study. When she graduated, Fidelia was a vice president at Lehman Brothers. … Continue reading Paying Back and Paying It Forward
The Field Building at 17 Lex Gets a Makeover
When 17 Lex (now the Lawrence and Eris Field Building) first opened, it was the center of the Baruch universe. With all classes and many activities taking place under one roof, 17 Lex provided students with a warm, welcoming home. The addition of new outposts—especially the Information and Technology Building and the Newman Vertical Campus—gradually … Continue reading The Field Building at 17 Lex Gets a Makeover
A Short History of Baruch Mascots
Most of Baruch’s students believe that the Bearcat is and always has been the mascot of the College—but that's just not true
Public Higher Education at the Tipping Point
Across the country, institutions of public higher education are under tremendous economic pressure. Baruch College is no exception, absorbing millions of dollars in state cuts to its budget. Amid these realities, Baruch remains committed to its mission of access and excellence. Maintaining Quality with Fewer Resources We live in topsy-turvy times. When support for higher education should be … Continue reading Public Higher Education at the Tipping Point
Our Young Entrepreneurs: Baruchians Who Mean Business
Zicklin School of Business Dean John Elliott has said, “Entrepreneurship has become the magnet for some of Baruch’s best students,” and the three women profiled here go a long way to proving his point. Not surprising to Baruch College insiders, these young entrepreneurs represent a cross-section of Baruch schools, degrees, and majors. Read about their … Continue reading Our Young Entrepreneurs: Baruchians Who Mean Business
Q&A with President Mitchel Wallerstein
Q&A with President Mitchel Wallerstein Dr. Mitchel B. Wallerstein became the seventh president of Baruch College on Aug. 2, 2010. President Wallerstein came to Baruch having served for seven years as dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. His decades of U.S. and international experience in academic, administrative, and … Continue reading Q&A with President Mitchel Wallerstein