“Weathering the Storm” Conference Brings Experts Together at Brooklyn College to Examine the Role of the Academy in Times of Disaster Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto of San Juan, Puerto Rico Delivers Keynote on the Current State of Puerto Rico and the Importance of Education in Creating Change Read More
Brooklyn District Attorney Organizes Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Symposium at Brooklyn College Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez organized this series of workshops hosted by the college, designed to raise awareness, support survivors, and share solutions. Read More
Rabbi Michael Lerner Encourages Students to Dream a Different Kind of World The lifelong political activist came to campus to encourage students to stand up for what they believe in rather than what they are against. Read More
Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson Receives Brooklyn Legal Services 2017 Champion of Justice Award President Anderson will be recognized for her steadfast support of access to justice and civil rights legal services at the October 23 awards ceremony held at the Brooklyn Historical Society. Read More
Brooklyn College Enters Into Its First Student Exchange Program With a South Korean University Beginning this fall, the first Brooklyn College student will travel to South Korea and spend a semester studying at Dongguk University. Read More
Signs of Change: Brooklyn College Implements Gender-Inclusive and Gender-Neutral Restrooms In a gathering held in Ingersoll Hall, the college stressed the need to embrace its tradition of inclusion and ensure the transgender, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming communities full access to its facilities. Read More
Bernie Sanders Inspires the Brooklyn College Class of 2017 at Commencement Ceremony Held at the Barclays Center Before a crowd of more than 17,000, the U.S. Senator, an alumnus of the college, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and delivered the keynote address. Read More
Faculty and Staff Authors Celebrated at Brooklyn College Annual Book Party The event, now in its 25th year, recognized authors of more than 50 new titles. Read More
We Stand Against Hate Event Takes on Today’s Civil Rights Movement Alumni panel holds spirited discussion on how young people can best get involved. Read More
At Women’s Conference the Focus Is on Career Equity, Self Image, Work-life Balance, and Finding One’s Path The Brooklyn College president is joined by alumnae, former politicians, and other successful women helping to counsel the next generation of leaders. Read More
