Critically Acclaimed Writer and Celebrated Alumna Gloria Naylor ’81 Dies at the Age of 66 Naylor’s work explored the many dimensions of race and social issues in American society. Read More
Brooklyn College Welcomes New Students at Annual Convocation The fall 2016 incoming class is comprised of more than 4,600 students. Read More
Internationally Recognized Haitian Scholar and Author Jean Eddy Saint Paul, Ph.D. Welcomed as Founding Director of New CUNY Haitian Studies Institute Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte and Council Member Jumaane D. Williams ’01, M.A. ’05 were among the dignitaries in attendance at the reception, held on the Brooklyn College campus Aug. 24. Read More
Brooklyn College Graduates Over 4,000 Students at 91st Commencement Exercises With 3,125 baccalaureate and 1,239 master’s degree recipients, this was the largest graduating class among Brooklyn higher education institutions. Read More
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders Building on a tradition of women-oriented resources, Brooklyn College inaugurates a new Women’s Initiative. Read More
Obama Honors the Legacy of Shirley Chisholm ’46 with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Shirley Chisholm Project Director Zinga Fraser discusses the legacy and continued relevance of the political icon on the heels of the recognition by President Obama and in light of one of the most diverse presidential campaigns in recent memory. Read More
Visionary Philanthropist Murray Koppelman ’57 Honored at Brooklyn College Koppelman School of Business Naming Ceremony Koppelman’s generous gift is one of the largest single gifts in the college’s history. Read More
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Welcomes Inaugural Class at Brooklyn College Barry R. Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Oct. 6 Launched in fall 2015, Feirstein is the first public graduate school of cinema in New York City and the only one in the nation housed on a working film lot—Steiner Studios at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Read More
NYC Cultural Immersion Preps International Students for Global Professions A new partnership between Brooklyn College and Mexican universities provides top Mexican students with a rare academic and cultural experience in New York City. Read More
Brooklyn College School of Business to be Named for Philanthropist Murray Koppelman ’57 Koppelman’s $8.5 Million gift will support the establishment of the only accredited school of business in Brooklyn. Read More
