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
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
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
A Familiar Face Named BCF President
After serving as a trustee since 2000, Luz D. Liebeskind (’85, EMS ’08) was named the President of the Baruch College Fund board on July 1, 2024. Her financial expertise and long ties to the College provide an exciting opportunity for future growth. “I’ve always said I wouldn’t be where I am without a Baruch … Continue reading A Familiar Face Named BCF President
A Transformational Gift
Baruch’s Weissman School of Arts and Sciences received a grant of nearly $2 million—the largest gift since its naming— thanks to the generosity of the Edmond J. Safra Foundation. The grant will support the housing and digitization of the newly acquired Edmond J. Safra Republic National Bank of New York (RNBNY) Archives, provide scholarships for … Continue reading A Transformational Gift
Three Decades of Impact
In September, Baruch’s Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs invited alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to celebrate its 30th anniversary and bright future. Guests enjoyed a buffet of international food, while a lively Mariachi band provided musical accompaniment. Seven Marxe alumni were recognized as “alumni stars” at the event in honor of … Continue reading Three Decades of Impact
Engaged Education Expands
As part of the El Paso del Norte project, Baruch students have been painting murals to display imagery and histories of migrants. Here, Assistant Professor Lizbeth de la Cruz Santana, PhD, stands in front of the murals as students from her classes continue their work. In keeping with strategic planning goals, Baruch continues to purposefully … Continue reading Engaged Education Expands
Baruch Is Flying High
During the spring semester, the American Talent Initiative (ATI)—an offshoot of the esteemed nonprofit The Aspen Institute—along with Bloomberg Philanthropies, designated Baruch College as an “ATI high-flier.” The status denotes Baruch as a high-graduation-rate institution leading progress toward equitable education for lower-income students. Baruch is one of only 28 “high-flier” U.S. colleges and universities, a … Continue reading Baruch Is Flying High
Courting Basketball Greatness: Mia Castillo’s Record-Breaking Season
Caitlin Clark took the basketball world by storm this past year with her scoring prowess—but Baruch has its own all-star. Junior Bearcat Mia Castillo enjoyed a remarkable 2023–24 basketball season, finishing as the NCAA Division III leader in points per game (27.4), total points (794), steals per game (5.38), total steals (156), and triple doubles … Continue reading Courting Basketball Greatness: Mia Castillo’s Record-Breaking Season
Fashioned for Success: Baruch Undergrads Launch Clothing Startup
You could say that Djamina Drabo (’25) and Renukh Rampaul (’25) know how to roll up their sleeves—in more ways than one. The two enterprising young women, undergraduates in Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business, are co-founders of Homme D’Affaire, the first student-clothing brand from the College’s entrepreneurship club. Homme D’Affaire sells business-casual sweaters and polos … Continue reading Fashioned for Success: Baruch Undergrads Launch Clothing Startup