On October 28, Brooklyn College President Michelle J. Anderson welcomed New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes (D-26), Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Revenue, for a dynamic campus visit. President Michelle J. Anderson and Senator Andrew Gounardes view the East Quad. The day included viewing the East Quad with Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Alan Gilbert, where campus improvement projects will soon be underway thanks to a capital grant from New York State secured by Senator Gounardes in 2019. This investment marks a significant milestone in campus revitalization efforts. In addition, the Senator provided funding in 2024 to explore the establishment of a new “Business of Music” program, which will be housed in the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts, an exciting initiative blending creativity with entrepreneurship. As a proud CUNY graduate, Senator Gounardes also took time to connect with students over lunch, listening to their perspectives on the future of higher education.
