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A Lasting Legacy for Learning
Sidney Greenfield ’54 makes $1 million commitment to establish Jennifer B. Greenfield Professor of Cultural Anthropology.
A Campus Community United by Loss, Resilience, and Remembrance
As Brooklyn College marks 25 years since September 11, the campus reflects on a day of loss, unity, and a tradition of remembrance that continues today.
Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema Earns Spot on MovieMaker’s 2026 Best Film Schools List
The national honor recognizes the school’s immersive, production-driven approach to film education and its strong connections to New York’s film industry.