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Read moreIn 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
It was a memorable summer for Lara Abrash (MBA ’94), chair of Deloitte US (pictured left, with Joe Ucuzoglu, CEO of Deloitte Global). She served as the keynote speaker at Baruch’s 2024 Commencement in May and later attended the Paris Summer Olympics through a partnership between Deloitte and the International Olympic Committee. “Witnessing the best … Continue reading Olympic Games
This spring Bruce S. Sherman (MBA ’74) (right, in conversation with ABC News’ Byron Pitts) received the prestigious Horatio Alger Award at an event at the National Portrait Gallery. The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., is a nonprofit educational organization that bestows its award to civic and philanthropic leaders who exemplify perseverance, integrity, … Continue reading Embodying the American Dream
When it comes to building bridges between sports teams, partners, and communities, Lina Cruz (’15, MA ’23) has tackled everything from “America’s pastime” to “the beautiful game.” She currently works as director of partnership marketing for New York City Football Club (New York City FC) of Major League Soccer—a career she never quite expected to … Continue reading Major-League Impact
Growing up in his native Guyana—the only country in South America where English is the official language—Edgar Henry (’78) heard more than his fair share of street slang when going out to the local markets. “They certainly weren’t speaking the Queen’s English,” he recalls with a laugh. For example: a thousand-dollar Guyanese bill was condensed … Continue reading The ABCs of Slang
Amy Hau (EMBA ’01) may have begun her role as director of The Noguchi Museum in January 2024, but she has a much longer history with both the legendary artist and the Queens-based institution. “I worked for Isamu Noguchi from 1986 until he passed away in 1988,” Hau explains. “At the time, it was really … Continue reading An Inspired Career
Plenty of home beermakers have dreams of launching their own brewery. But how many of those dreamers also have a marketing and finance pro for a life partner? At Montclair Brewery in New Jersey, Denise Ford Sawadogo (MBA ’00) and her husband, brewmaster Leo Sawadogo, have joined their talents to found a microbrewery that produces … Continue reading From MBA to IPA
When Baruch graduates recall the effect their professors have had on their lives, what first comes to mind likely involves inspiring classes, mentorship, or sound advice. But while teaching is incredibly impactful, Baruch faculty are also esteemed scholars. Faculty from all three schools routinely pursue research on a multitude of topics, both independently and in … Continue reading Problem Solvers: Baruch Faculty Researchers Shape the Future
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
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
