Joseph Friedman: Pushing Through in Order to Help Others A childhood accident upended a psychology major’s life and inspired him to pursue a career where he could help people in their time of need. Read More
Twice as Nice: Business Student Nisreen Ennab ’18 Goes for Her Master’s Degree The M.S. in business administration graduate says she is leaving with a good grounding in business ethics. Read More
“Brooklyn College Sparked My Civic Engagement” The graduate student from the speech-language pathology program says he’s been inspired by the generosity and give-back spirit of Brooklyn College alumni. Read More
Brooklyn College Graduates Over 4,300 Students at 94th Commencement Ceremony on May 30 at Barclays Center Activist and #MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Receive Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Award-winning Actor Jimmy Smits to Receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award Brooklyn College will celebrate its 94th Commencement Read More
Salvatore Casto Is the Brooklyn College Class of 2019 Valedictorian The English major credits the Scholars Program at the Brooklyn College Honors Academy for giving him a platform to speak about literary advocacy and hopes to teach underrepresented genres and writers. Read More
Meet Our 2019 Salutatorian Psychology major Nina Steinfeld is passionate about the role special education plays in addressing the needs of those students who require the most attention and plans to make a career out of giving back to her community. Read More
Adversity Brings Opportunity for Graduating Senior Heather McCall The childhood education major reflects on her academic journey on the eve of her transition into one of the world’s noblest professions. Read More
Award-winning Actor Jimmy Smits to Receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the 2019 Brooklyn College Commencement Ceremony The veteran entertainer will receive the award in honor of his artistic career, activism, humanitarian work, and for representing the absolute best of his alma mater. Read More
Activist and #MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Receive Honorary Doctorate at 2019 Brooklyn College Commencement Ceremony In recognition of Burke’s global impact on social justice and advocacy, the college will award her an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the May 30 event held at the Barclays Center, where she will also give the keynote address. Read More
Brooklyn College Commemorates Staff Member Carrie Roberts With Scholarship Named in Her Honor The members of Black Faculty and Staff at Brooklyn College (BFS@BC) are currently fundraising for the scholarship that will aid black students in need. Read More
