The Rona Jaffe Foundation Establishes Fellowships in Creative Writing “The Rona Jaffe Foundation is very pleased to provide support to Brooklyn College in the form of these fellowships to incoming female graduate students in the M.F.A. program,” said Beth McCabe, director of The Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Awards and a board trustee. “They will, we hope, not only provide much-needed funding within the program, but also help attract the strongest writing candidates to apply.” 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
Carol L. Zicklin Honors Academy Chair Crosses Disciplines to Explore the Intersection of Disabilities and Performance A scholar, actor, and playwright, Professor Brenda Foley will focus on bringing narratives of underrepresented voices to the stage. Read More
Internships Help Students Put Theory into Practice Everyone knows the importance of doing internships. Some students discover opportunities on their own or with the help of a professor or mentor. The Magner Career Center has helped students Read More
Samuel H. Gottlieb ’40 Estate Gives $1.5 Million to Brooklyn College Library Reading room named after donor who saw a strong library as an important foundation. 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
Education without Borders International students participate in summer immersion courses at Brooklyn College. Read More
Brooklyn College Foundation Honors (and the Friars Club Roasts) Super-Agent Don Buchwald ’59 at Annual Gala On May 12, 2016, alumnus Don Buchwald ’59 was honored at the Brooklyn College Foundation’s annual fundraising gala, Best of Brooklyn, at New York’s iconic Rainbow Room. Buchwald, who heads Don Buchwald & Associates, has spent decades helping to guide the careers of many talented entertainers, while also being one of Brooklyn College’s staunchest supporters. Read More
Magner Career Center Provides a Way for Student to Uncover the Ancient Past Anastasia Danilova’s journey to South Dakota for paleontological study enabled her to work with renowned experts and cement her passion for exploration. Read More
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders Building on a tradition of women-oriented resources, Brooklyn College inaugurates a new Women’s Initiative. Read More
