A Classics Career Acclaimed classicist Patrice Rankine ’92 focuses his research on bringing Black classicism, its history, and its relevance to the next generation of aspiring scholars. Read More
Author and Activist Barbara Smith to Lecture at Brooklyn College on March 16 One of her first public appearances since 2020 will serve as an extraordinary complement to Brooklyn College’s Women’s History Month celebration. Read More
A Different Kind of Practice The first in a series on the robust mentorship program at Brooklyn College, the spotlight is on Dr. Lawrence Budnick ’74, who is helping students clear the first hurdle on their way to medical school—the admission interview. Read More
Author and Activist Barbara Smith Serving as Brooklyn College’s Hess Scholar-in-Residence for 2022-23 The independent scholar has opened up a national cultural and political dialogue about the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality. On November 29, Smith will be part of a conversation on campus with Jeanne Theoharis to discuss selected clips from the newly released documentary, “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks,” which features Smith and is also based on Theoharis’ research and book of the same name. Read More
Brooklyn College Launches Transformative Mentoring Initiative with Support from The Tow Foundation A multifaceted range of programs will enhance mentorship opportunities for students and faculty making it central to the Brooklyn College educational experience. Read More
Brooklyn College Celebrates Class of 2022 Held at Barclays Center, the first in-person ceremony in two years featured Mayor Eric Adams, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Roberta Gbowee, CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, and other special guests. Read More
#BCGrad22: Jessica Betancourt Pre-law student Jessica Betancourt hopes to make an impact on remedying some of society’s more pressing issues. Read More
Brooklyn College to Celebrate the Class of 2022 at Barclays Center The ceremony will feature Honorary Degree Recipient and 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Roberta Gbowee. 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 Poet’s Priorities When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in August 2021, Zohra Saed ’00 M.F.A. refocused her energy from preserving her culture’s ancient language to helping an activist family get out of the country. With help, she has come closer to her goal. Read More
