Sociology Professor Jean Eddy Saint Paul Publishes Article on Haiti’s History of Political Turmoil Sociology Professor Jean Eddy Saint Paul, the founding and former director of the Haitian Studies Institute, published an article, “Assassinations and invasions – how the US and France shaped Haiti’s Read More
Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Kenneth Gould Publishes Article on Link Between Pandemics and Climate Change Dean Kennth Gould, of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, also a Sociology professor, published an article, “Scientists need to better communicate the links between pandemics and Global Environmental Read More
Sociology Professors Kenneth Gould and Tammy Lewis Pen Article on Gentrification and Environmental Privilege Sociology Professors Kenneth Gould and Tammy Lewis have published an article, “Resilience Gentrification: Environmental Privilege in an Age of Coastal Climate Disasters” in the August issue of Frontiers in Sustainable Read More
Spanish Professor Bernardita Llanos Elected Co-Chair of Latin American Studies Association Section Spanish Professor Bernardita Llanos, also Endowed Chair of Women and Gender Studies, was elected co-chair of the Southern Cone Section of the Latin American Studies Association. In the role, she Read More
Sociologist Gregory C. Smithsimon on the Legacy of September 11 Author of September 12: Community and Neighborhood Recovery at Ground Zero offers unique perspectives on the 20th anniversary. Read More
Brooklyn College’s Department of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies Presents Educational Series on West Side Story Part of the New York Latinx Culture and the Arts Curriculum, the program focuses on the iconic film’s Brooklyn connection and lasting social and cultural impact. Read More
PRLS Chair Professor Alan Aja coauthors Afro-Latinos in the U.S. Economy Professor Alan Aja, chair of the Department of Puerto Rican and Latinos Studies, coauthored Afro-Latinos in the U.S. Economy (Lexington Books, 2021) with Michelle Holder, associate professor of economics at Read More
Haitian Studies Institute Receives $1 Million From New York City Council As the Haitian diaspora deals with twin calamities from the recent earthquake and the assassination of its president, the funding brings resources to help address a wide range of issues. Read More
Lila Hassan ‘ 16 Earns Investigative Reporting Fellowship The former Brooklyn College Scholars Program student will spend a year investigating ICE arrests and accountability. Read More
CUNY IRG 2021 Recipients They propose a pilot project that will bring together an interdisciplinary team at Brooklyn College with groups from the Great South Bay to assess the impacts on cultural heritage from climate change through a robust community engagement process. Read More
