Elle Documentary Spotlights Professor Zinga Fraser’s Scholarship on African-American Women The director of Shirley Chisholm Project on Brooklyn Women’s Activism at Brooklyn College also recently received the prestigious American Association of University Women Postdoctoral Fellowship. Read More
John Hope Franklin Memorial Day Celebrated at Brooklyn College as Part of Its “We Stand Against Hate” Initiative The former chair of the college’s Department of History was remembered for his groundbreaking scholarship and activism. Read More
Brooklyn College Welcomes New Faculty, 2016 A diverse group of stellar scholars started this semester. Read More
Ghana Study Abroad Trip Inspires Students to Build Connections Through Compassion World-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei ’76 welcomes students to his home country and the hospital he founded in Accra. Read More
Columbia University Ph.D. Candidate Lisa Del Sol Reflects on How Brooklyn College Prepped Her for Success The recent graduate says the college opened up numerous opportunities for her, helping her to realize her potential. Read More
Brooklyn College Student Speaks at Special United Nations Celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day At a U.N. event celebrating women-owned businesses and causes, undergraduate Mbachur Mbenga spoke about the need for women and girls around the globe to have full access to education. 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
Exploring the Cultural Roots of Carnival A Caribbean Studies class gets a lesson in a signature carnival instrument—steelpan. Read More
Legacy of Herbert Kurz ’41 Lives On His generous gift will support leadership and mentoring programs in the Brooklyn College Black and Latino Male Initiative. Read More
Brooklyn College Education Professor Receives Standing Ovation at United Nations Trina Lynn Yearwood of the School of Education delivers talk in support of inclusive education at the annual U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Read More
