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
Poet and Fiction Writer Ocean Vuong ’12 Awarded the MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant Vuong’s works explore the themes of exile and the trauma of war. Read More
Prep Center Program Honors Late Rock Bassist and Alumnus David Zablidowsky ’03 David’s brother Paul takes comfort that musicians in training will learn the business of the industry while also honing their craft. 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
Magner Milestones Mark Years of Student Support and Success 2019 was a banner year for all things Magner: The Magner Career Center recently achieved 15 years of helping students succeed on their career paths, and the center’s founder, Marge Magner, celebrated the 50th anniversary of her graduation from Brooklyn College. Read More
Signal Boost A newly-minted alumna kick starts her broadcast career with a plum new job and an assist from an alumni mentor. Read More
Christopher LaSasso ’19 Awarded Full Scholarship for Doctoral Studies at Brown University At Brooklyn College, he finally found an intellectual community in which he could thrive. Read More
Full “STEM” Ahead Eli Joseph ’16 went from high school to doctoral program in record time. Now, as a professor himself, he is looking to kindle enthusiasm in STEM careers in his students. Read More
Alumni Honored as Educators of the Year Two School of Education graduates found their passion in helping students of color who might not otherwise get the push they need to succeed. Read More
