Award-winning Actor Jimmy Smits to Receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the 2019 Brooklyn College Commencement Ceremony The veteran entertainer will receive the award in honor of his artistic career, activism, humanitarian work, and for representing the absolute best of his alma mater. Read More
Activist and #MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Receive Honorary Doctorate at 2019 Brooklyn College Commencement Ceremony In recognition of Burke’s global impact on social justice and advocacy, the college will award her an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the May 30 event held at the Barclays Center, where she will also give the keynote address. Read More
Tyquane Wright ’06 Spins an Oscar-winning Web Into the Spider-Man Universe In addition to the 2019 Academy Award for Best Animated Film, the alumnus’ work on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse also earned him the 2019 Golden Globe Award in the animated film category. Read More
The Godmother of Title IX After she was turned down for a tenure-track university faculty position because she was considered too “strong” for a woman, Bernice Sandler ’48 got angry, and then she went on to help champion and pass legislation that would bring equality in education to women and girls nationwide. Read More
Celebrating the Women Leaders of Brooklyn College Brooklyn College is ahead of the pack on some key indicators of gender equality in higher education. Read More
New York Philharmonic Commissions Distinguished Professor Tania León for 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment The Conservatory of Music professor is also curating a music program for the Philharmonic. Read More
Brooklyn College Commemorates Staff Member Carrie Roberts With Scholarship Named in Her Honor The members of Black Faculty and Staff at Brooklyn College (BFS@BC) are currently fundraising for the scholarship that will aid black students in need. Read More
Acclaimed Photojournalist Laylah Amatullah Barrayn Pays Tribute to John Hope Franklin at Black History Month Memorial Event The noted artist, academic, and activist honored Franklin, chair emeritus of the Brooklyn College History Department, and his groundbreaking impact on academia and social justice. Read More
First Came Love, Then Came Brooklyn College A young couple that embarked on their dream together at Brooklyn College found success and happiness not only in their family and career, but in the opportunity to come back and help students in whom they see themselves. Read More
Kevin James ‘Hearts’ Radio The Department of Television and Radio senior, radio DJ, and lifelong listener discusses his work at iHeartRadio, his ‘second home’ at Brooklyn College Radio, and his grand idea for a podcast. Read More
