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
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
Mammal Mysteries in the Heart of NYC
Baruch Professor Curates New, Permanent Exhibit at Museum of Natural History In an exciting development for the everchanging field of evolutionary biology, Assistant Professor Zachary Calamari, PhD, of Baruch College’s Department of Natural Sciences unveiled a captivating exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Titled Mammals with Headgear, the exhibit … Continue reading Mammal Mysteries in the Heart of NYC
Write On, Grace Schulman!
Acclaimed Poet, Professor Retires from Baruch This past November, Baruch bid a fond farewell to Distinguished Professor of English and award-winning poet Grace Schulman, PhD, upon her retirement from the College. Dr. Schulman’s send-off also served as a celebration of her ninth book and eighth volume of poetry, Again, The Dawn: New and Selected Poems, … Continue reading Write On, Grace Schulman!
Overseeing NYC’s ‘State Department’
When Aissata M. B. Camara (’11) came to New York City from Guinea, West Africa, it was supposed to be a temporary thing. She was 13 years old, undocumented, and didn’t speak a word of English. But over the course of the next 22 years, she would become a vital part of the fabric of … Continue reading Overseeing NYC’s ‘State Department’
Guggenheims and Fulbrights: Prestigious Awards for Professors
Four Weissman School faculty members have been recognized with prestigious fellowships and awards for 2018–19.
At the Mishkin
This spring Baruch College’s Sidney Mishkin Gallery shared 40 treasures from the Aldemaro and Ana Romero Collection in the exhibition Self-Taught Art from Latin America and the Caribbean, which ran from April through May.
Empower Trip
Charles Hwang (MBA ’15) was eager to land a job in forensic accounting, but he had one crucial question: How do I break through? The answer came courtesy of the Executives on Campus (EOC) program, a popular Baruch initiative—now in its 15th year—in which students are mentored by experienced professionals.
Last March Barack Obama was the first U.S. president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years. Not long ago, his history-making, three-day visit—the culmination of the diplomatic opening announced by him and Cuban President Raúl Castro in 2014—would have been unthinkable. Is President Obama in the vanguard? Yes, but Baruch College was ahead of him. … Continue reading
New Center for Jewish Studies
Center gives students and the public opportunities to learn about the role of New York and American Jewry through a variety of contexts