Fighting Cancer by Awakening Our Immune Systems Biology Professor Anjana Saxena’s research explores whether antibiotics might be the cure. Read More
Three Literary Alums Shortlisted for the National Book Award Greg Grandin ’92, along with M.F.A. in creative writing alumni Helen Phillips ’07, and Ocean Vuong ’12, and are all shortlisted for the 2019 National Book Awards—Phillips for her novel Read More
A New Scholarship Builds a Foundation for Brooklyn College Students Committed to Civic Engagement Susan Lee (Stecker) Walling ’66, and her husband Bob established a generous scholarship that will support civic-minded students in their efforts to improve conditions for their communities. Read More
Political Science Professor Pens Forthcoming Book on Vietnam and the Third Indochina War Assistant Professor Kosal Path, of the Political Science Department, has a new book out in February: Vietnam’s Strategic Thinking During the Third Indochina War (University of Wisconsin Press, 2020). The Read More
Can Animals Read Minds? Research by Brooklyn College Philosophy Professor Robert Lurz Says Perhaps His work with chimpanzees and their cognitive abilities may reveal the evolutionary origins of what make humans exceptionally social animals. Read More
Tow Professor Karen B. Stern Gabbay to Provide Deeper Insight into Ancient Judaism Through Study of Millenia-Old Graffiti The history professor will conduct research beyond the borders of Israel, expanding our knowledge of the reach and impact of Jewish culture in antiquity. Read More
Research News, September, 2019 Grants Awarded Fuster, M. NIH/NHLBI, K01 HL147882-01, 08/2019-07/2024 “Applying Innovative Approaches to Design and Implement an Intervention to Improve Cardiovascular Health in Hispanic/Latino communities through Restaurants.” Grant will support training in Read More
Weasel Festival Continues in Fourteenth Year The annual Theater Department production thrives with funding from The Tow Foundation in a partnership that has multiple benefits for students and recent graduates. Read More
Jennifer Basil Wins Tow Distinguished Teaching Award The Biology professor is recognized for her talents in making science accessible to students. Read More
Brooklyn College Ranked Among “Best Colleges for Your Money” by Money Magazine The college was ranked #35 out of 744 schools nationwide for its quality, affordability, and alumni success. Read More
