The Godmother of Title IX After she was turned down for a tenure-track university faculty position because she was considered too “strong” for a woman, Bernice Sandler ’48 got angry, and then she went on to help champion and pass legislation that would bring equality in education to women and girls nationwide. Read More
Out of Chaos, a Torrent of Awards A Feirstein professor’s unwavering belief in a film he produced helped lead to a Cannes Jury Prize, a Golden Globe nomination, and perhaps this weekend, an Oscar. Read More
First Came Love, Then Came Brooklyn College A young couple that embarked on their dream together at Brooklyn College found success and happiness not only in their family and career, but in the opportunity to come back and help students in whom they see themselves. Read More
Kevin James ‘Hearts’ Radio The Department of Television and Radio senior, radio DJ, and lifelong listener discusses his work at iHeartRadio, his ‘second home’ at Brooklyn College Radio, and his grand idea for a podcast. Read More
Elena Felder’s Google Search Yields Terrific Results The computer and information science alumna says her education exceptionally prepared her for her current position at the tech giant. Read More
Award-winning Poet Sonia Sanchez Examines the Power of Black Women’s Politics at Brooklyn College’s Shirley Chisholm Day Celebration The event, which commemorated the 50th Anniversary of alumna Shirley Chisholm’s historic election to the U.S. Congress, also featured other preeminent scholars in the world of black women’s politics. Read More
Ribbon Cutting Reception for Leonard & Claire Tow Center for the Performing Arts Recognizes the Contributions of Dr. Leonard Tow ’50 and Other Distinguished Guests The state-of-the-art, LEED-certified building will house Brooklyn College’s Department of Theater and Conservatory of Music, and serve as hub for arts and culture in the borough. Read More
What Alumni Mentorship Means for Student Success Renee Blumenfrucht ’15 was prepared to give up on securing a dream job—until Leonardo Rizzi ’93 and the Brooklyn College Magner Career Center intervened. Read More
They Slay When a fashion-minded business professor and an alumna fashionista and entrepreneur come together, the result is a partnership nothing short of fabulous. Read More
