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
Diversity and Inclusion Celebrated at Brooklyn College’s 93rd Commencement Ceremony The event, which drew politicians from all around the city, highlighted student success with hopeful messages from alumni and friends of the college. Read More
Brooklyn College to Award Judy Heumann Honorary Doctorate at Its 2018 Commencement Ceremony The pioneering disability rights activist will also be the keynote speaker at the event on May 31 at the Barclays Center. Read More
Brooklyn College Class of 2018 Valedictorian Margaret Iuni’s Goal Is to Teach Tolerance The William E. Macaulay Honors College student believes a key component to overcoming many of the obstacles facing society today is practicing compassion, a trait she wants to instill in younger generations of students. Read More
Cultural Competency and Intersectionality Are Priorities for English and History Double Major Nicole Solis-Ramirez The graduating senior and mother of four discusses how her life impacts her approach to academics. Read More
A Feirstein Cinema School Graduate Talks Diversity in the Film Industry Daniel W. Smith ’18 M.A. finds his voice and shares it as part of a commencement campaign celebrating the Brooklyn College Class of 2018. Read More
Graduating Senior Cynthia Ly Uses Interesting Classroom Strategies to Ensure a Well-Rounded Education for a Diverse Student Body Looking to become a high school biology teacher, Ly finds particular techniques that establish equity in a public school setting. Read More
A Family Venture The Alves—Deborah and her daughters Abigail, and soon-to-graduate Anisee, credit Brooklyn College with helping them to realize a shared vision of making the world a better place in very different ways. Read More
