Professor of Cultural anthropology Katie Rose Hejtmanek Competes in the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) Masters World Championships Cultural anthropology professor and children and youth studies director Katie Rose Hejtmanek recently competed in the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF) Masters World Championships. She is the 59kg 40-44 World Champion. Read More
#BCGrad22: Saba Iqbal The senior combined children and youth studies with a STEM-based minor and looks to the future as a pediatrician. Read More
A New Scholarship Builds a Foundation for Brooklyn College Students Committed to Civic Engagement Susan Lee (Stecker) Walling ’66, and her husband Bob established a generous scholarship that will support civic-minded students in their efforts to improve conditions for their communities. Read More
Education Graduate Wins Fulbright to Teach English in Taiwan For Jennifer Tam ’18, the fellowship is in line with her goal of working with non-native English speakers. Read More
Two BA-MD Students Named Salk Scholars The award, named after the CUNY alum who discovered a vaccine for polio, recognizes future medical scholars. Read More
School of Ed. Faculty Create App that Trains First Responders to Address Abuse in Children with Disabilities The website and app provides resources to assist social workers, child protective staff, law enforcement, and medical professionals in better intervening when children with disabilities might be victims of violence and abuse. 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
Brooklyn International: Giving Back in Barbuda Through a study abroad program, a recent Brooklyn College graduate channeled past adversities into helping the people on the island of Barbuda. Read More
SEEK Student Wins $10,000 State Farm Scholarship Funds will support junior Tierra J. Woods in furthering her educational endeavors. Read More
Children and Youth Studies Program Presents Fall Distinguished Speaker Series Fall speaker series links students to leaders in foster care, juvenile justice and other child advocacy careers. Read More
