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Amit Sharma (MBA ’06) originally planned to work in information technology, but his professional path led him to a more appetizing industry, so to speak. He currently serves as vice president of Investor Relations at Hostess Brands, parent company of beloved snack brands like Twinkies and Ding Dongs, where he is responsible for increasing the … Continue reading A Sweet Gig: Hostess Brands’ Amit Sharma (MBA ’06)
Here are some surprising facts about Jacky Wright (’85), chief digital officer of Microsoft and the top name on the 2022 Powerlist of most influential Black people in Britain, as published annually by U.K.-based Powerful Media. Number one: She’s based in the United States, not the U.K. Number two: Her career in technology began with … Continue reading Tech Powerhouse: Jacky Wright (’85) Named ‘Most Influential Black Person in Britain’
The proud Baruch alumnus talks about his humble beginnings, providing scholarship support, and dedicating a lecture hall to help future students Jack and Barbara Sobel Jack Sobel (’59) was always something of a workaholic – and while he enjoyed a lengthy career in the pension and defined benefits industry, he still fondly remembers his very … Continue reading From Shining Shoes to Respected Leader: Jack Sobel (’59) Pays It Forward
It takes more than a little charisma to rise to the top of the high-powered, fiercely competitive world of New York real estate. “It also takes passion,” says John Gomes (MBA ’02), whose love for design and architecture, entrepreneurial spirit, and talent for trendspotting have landed him in the catbird seat of the luxury real … Continue reading The Power of Persuasion: With Real Estate Star John Gomes (MBA ’02)
In yet another example of Baruch College graduates helping shape New York City’s government, economy, and culture, six alumni were recently appointed to high-ranking positions in the administration of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who assumed office on January 1. Two of the appointments are groundbreaking. Named commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, Manuel … Continue reading Called to Serve: Baruch Alumni Tapped for City Hall Roles
by Sara Karnish The Financial Women's Association Celebrates 20 Years at Baruch It started small, with nine students and nine mentors. Two decades later, the Financial Women’s Association (FWA) mentoring program at Baruch College has expanded in size and scope, with nearly 50 mentor and mentee pairs. As the program celebrates its 20th anniversary on … Continue reading Two Decades of Empowering Women
by Sally Fay Baruch Alumni Leaders Survey the Current Healthcare Landscape and Ponder Post-Pandemic Paradigms Modern medicine is changing the course of human existence, increasing average lifespans, eradicating diseases, and offering relief and hope for those who suffer from chronic and debilitating health conditions. Yet the medical advancements from which millions benefit occur within a … Continue reading A Prescription for Innovation
The Big Bang is a big deal in the world of theoretical physics, but it’s what came immediately after that intrigues Jamal Jalilian-Marian, PhD, and Adrian Dumitru, PhD. The two professors in the Department of Natural Sciences at Baruch’s Weissman School of Arts and Sciences were recently awarded a $400,000 grant from the United States … Continue reading Weissman Professors Pursue Answers to Cosmic Questions
Ever since alumnus Carlos Dos Santos (EMBA ’99) graduated from Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business, he has been working to build relationships between his alma mater and his native country, Mozambique, which since 2016 he has represented as ambassador to the United States and Canada. Now that collaborative spirit has borne its first fruits: This … Continue reading Emissary of Entrepreneurship
Score one for Baruch faculty: a number of professors garnered recent recognition for their research pertaining to the world of sports. Marc Edelman, JD, MSEd, MA, a professor of law at the Zicklin School of Business and sports ethics director of the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholarship for … Continue reading Shaping the Field of Play: Baruch Professors Make Their Mark in Sports
