Brooklyn College to Receive $1.5 Million from the City of New York to Prepare More Students for Tech Industry as Part of its CUNY 2x Tech Initiative The initiative aims to double the number of graduates from the City University of New York with bachelor’s degrees ready to compete for tech jobs in New York City. Read More
New Office Provides Resources for Immigrant Students on Their Road to Success Academic Mentorship, financial advisement, and free legal services are among the resources available for immigrant and first-generation students at the Brooklyn College Immigrant Student Success Office. Read More
Brooklyn College Has Been Ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report for Campus Ethnic Diversity The college also ranks #3 for least debt at graduation and #3 for the social mobility of its graduates reflecting the significant value of a Brooklyn College education. Read More
U.S. News and World Report Ranks Brooklyn College #1 for Campus Ethnic Diversity and Among the Top Public Colleges in the North For the second year in a row, Brooklyn College ranks #1 among North Regional Universities for campus ethnic diversity, according to the new 2020 rankings released today by U.S. News Read More
Movements Are a Collective Responsibility and We All Have a Role to Play, Says #MeToo Founder and Activist Tarana Burke at Brooklyn College’s 94th Commencement Ceremony Distinguished Alumnus Jimmy Smits ’80 reminds students to persevere. Read More
Annual Book Party Celebrates New Publications From scholarship on religion to graffiti, faculty and staff members showcased the college’s vibrant intellectual life. 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
The Zicklin Family Gives $2.25 Million to Endow Scholarship Fund for Degree Completion The gift will help to ensure the academic momentum of hundreds of students annually. Read More
Celebrating the Women Leaders of Brooklyn College Brooklyn College is ahead of the pack on some key indicators of gender equality in higher education. Read More
