Bearing Witness Robert (Rubin) Firstman ’47 survived the largest loss of U.S. soldiers at sea in World War II but was not allowed to talk about it until decades later. When the event became declassified, he and other survivors and their family members, including an adjunct professor at Brooklyn College, have been telling the story. Read More
Staff Spotlight: From Work-Study to Studying the Way We Work The executive director of strategic initiatives is determined to make an impact on student success by helping ensure that every unit in the division of finance and administration stays focused on the college’s mission. Read More
Charting a Classic Career Combining her love of the classics and art, Niles Marthone ’21 is on a path to one day be a curator of museum antiquities, bringing her love of the subject to a wider, more diverse audience. Read More
Brooklyn College Faculty Member’s Feature Film Paris Is in Harlem Premieres at Slamdance Film Festival Directing instructor Christina Kallas has one of only 16 feature films selected for the 2022 Slamdance International Film Festival and one of only six feature films in the acclaimed “Breakouts Section” for directors with a body of work. Read More
Brooklyn College Piano Professor Creates Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. “Reflection of Equality: An Ode to Martin Luther King” is part of a trilogy that also honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg and John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Read More
Brooklyn College’s Murray Koppelman School of Business Working with Aon to Support Diversity in Business New program will educate students on the fundamentals of risk management through guest lectures, internships, and an Aon/Spencer Educational Foundation Course Development Grant that will support students through their academic journey. Read More
MLK, LBJ, and the VRA In the wake of a new wave of concern over voting rights, History Professor KC Johnson remembers when two momentous leaders forged past a fragile relationship to advance landmark legislation. Read More
Global Design Sprint Allows Students to Develop Real-Life Corporate Business Solutions Students will work in multidisciplinary international teams to bring their design and marketing concepts to life. Read More
Holiday Shopping Trends for 2021 Professor Ngoc (Cindy) Pham explains the positives and negatives in the COVID-19 retail market. Read More
2021 Year in Review at Brooklyn College Despite the ongoing pandemic, there was a lot to celebrate in a year that saw new institutional alliances, big initiatives, prestigious awards, and a safe and successful partial return to Read More
