Karla Cordero (MPA ’23) has been appointed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to New York City’s Panel for Educational Policy, where she will help shape the future of public education for more than 900,000 students. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/HQl6R The City University of New York NYC Public Schools
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Baruch College is excited to join the new expansion of CUNY Beyond campuses, bridging the divide between academics and career readiness by bringing professional preparation into the classroom and throughout the undergraduate journey.
We're announcing a $6.8 million investment to expand CUNY Beyond, the University’s ambitious plan to prepare every student for post-college success, to five colleges. The addition of five CUNY colleges will bring initiative to nine campuses in all, encompassing more than 125,000 students.
Baruch College is the Northeast's only public five-star college in Money's Best Colleges in America 2026 list. 🏆 Money highlights Baruch's NYC location and strong alumni earnings, with graduates reporting median early-career salaries of nearly $83,000. 💰💼 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Gjgec
Lucy McGee (’27) was recognized with the Best Poster award at The City University of New York Celebration of Undergraduate Research for her study of a gene tied to neurological disorders. 🏆 Read more about her research here: https://shorturl.at/0sHBd
Marissa Quintana (MBA '25), a mother and entrepreneur, gained the skills to help grow her family-owned business through the Zicklin School of Business Online MBA program. Today, Quintana reports that business is thriving. 🗽💼 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/yaAM0 The City University of New York
Recent Baruch alumna Tamara Ortiz (BBA '26) has earned a Fulbright Binational Business Award to Mexico, where she'll study at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and intern with local or multinational companies. 🇲🇽🤝 Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/I0Ruc #BaruchCollege #CUNY
Tina Coco (second from the left), manager of Baruch’s Max Berger Pre-Law Program, has been named one of the “50 Best Pre-Law Advisors in the USA” by Juris Education. For nearly 15 years, she has helped thousands of students pursue law school and legal careers. 🏆 more: https://shorturl.at/EJzm9
Baruch alumna Samantha Shokin (MA ’20) has earned a second Fulbright Award and will travel to Moldova in spring 2027 to research the preservation of Jewish and Yiddish heritage. 📖🤝 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/3cTpv
Congrats to Allyson Poyker (’28), a Provost Honors Scholar majoring in finance with a law and policy minor, for being named a Jeannette K. Watson fellow. Learn more here: https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-student-allyson-poyker-wins-jeannette-k-watson-fellowship/
In this "Faculty in Focus," Elizabeth Wollman, associate professor of music, shares how musicals' captivating effects have brought them to stages around the world, signifying that they are still an art deeply cherished and applauded by people everywhere. #NYC #FacultyResearch #Broadway #TonyAwards
What a great day for nearly 5,500 @baruch.cuny.edu graduates! Kudos to President Wu and his team, the faculty and staff for all the support they have given the Class of 2026. It was my privilege to bestow a @cuny.edu honorary degree to Suzanne Shank, CEO at Siebert, Williams and Shank.
Karla Fernandez made meaningful impacts through her involvement with @baruch.cuny.edu's student government, ASEDOM Dominican Student Association, and the SEEK program while shaping her own path. She is graduating with a degree in Business Communication and secured a full-time job offer with CAA!
Congratulations to the Baruch College Class of 2026! 🎉🎓⭐️ 5,496 undergraduate and graduate degrees were conferred today at Baruch's 2026 Commencement Ceremony, with nearly 19,000 in attendance at the Barclays Center. 🎊🎊🎊 Watch the full livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/8yWLwiD...
Baruch Athletics celebrated the 2025–26 season at the 53rd Annual Athletic Awards Banquet. 🏆 Congratulations to Athletes of the Year Paz Moran and Peter Gavroff, and Newcomers of the Year Alicia Graves and Alexander Boyarsky. 👏 Learn more: https://shorturl.at/4gK9v
Baruch College welcomes Steve Ells, former founder and chairman of Chipotle Mexican Grill, inc, as Baruch's 2026 Commencement keynote speaker on Mon, June 1, at Barclays Center! 🎤✨ Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/kzd6u The City University of New York
What began as a small celebration has grown into The City University of New York's first system-wide Mexican-American graduation ceremony. 🇲🇽 Led by Baruch’s Dr. Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana, nearly 200 graduates were honored at Lehman College . Learn more: https://shorturl.at/CvwDQ
Baruch College proudly announces our 2026 Valedictorian, Farah Haq (right), and Salutatorian, Kylie Jones (left)! 🎉 From leadership roles to legal internships and campus impact, both graduates are leaving a lasting mark on the Baruch community. 🏆✨ Learn more: https://shorturl.at/tTESS
Baruch's Weissman School student, Alvi Khan, was named a 2026 Jonas E. Salk Scholar, one of CUNY’s top honors for students pursuing careers in medicine and biomedical research. Recognized for his Alzheimer’s disease research, Khan will attend the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine this fall.
Baruch College and Bronx Community College (BCC) proudly launched the BCC-Baruch Business Academy. 🎊 The Academy provides eligible BCC business students with admission to Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business, plus advising, mentoring, and career support. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/EwREm
There's more to money than math.💭💸 At Baruch College, more than 300 students have taken Financial Psychology, a course that explores how emotions, stress, family dynamics, and life experiences influence financial decision-making. Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/vd4Qv
From subway cars to social media, poetry is everywhere. In our latest "Faculty in Focus" feature, assistant professor Sally Wen Mao explores how poetry remains a powerful form of expression in our everyday lives. Video credit: NYPL (Footage of Sally Wen Mao at Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)
Commencement season is here, Bearcats. Baruch College’s 2026 ceremony is set for Monday, June 1, at 9:00 a.m. at Barclays Center. Stay tuned for updates, grad highlights, and everything you need to know as the big day gets closer! 🎓✨
What motivates people to give? Professor George E. Mitchell finds generosity isn’t one-size-fits-all. His study identifies five donor profiles, helping organizations better connect with supporters and boost fundraising. 🔍 Read more: https://shorturl.at/PofIc #BaruchCollege #Philanthropy
From The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times to Baruch. 📰➡️🎓 Dr. Carla Anne Robbins now leads the MIA program at Baruch's Marxe School of Public & International Affairs, bringing real-world reporting into discussions on global policy. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/48Wki6P
Baruch’s Weissman School welcomes Roger Bolton as the inaugural Edmond J. Safra Visiting Professor. Bolton brings extensive experience in corporate communications, public affairs, government relations, and public service to the classroom he will lecture. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cnYq58
We're launching a four‑part video series designed to help students develop smart money habits and confidence in managing their personal finances. The “Money 101” series, released during April’s National Financial Literacy Month, features CUNY students and faculty.
CUNY Launches Financial Literacy Video Series for Students – The City University of New York
CUNY is launching a four‑part video series designed to help students develop smart money habits and confidence in managing their personal finances.
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Zicklin School of Business received five grants totaling nearly $95K from The City University of New York to advance AI education, funding research, grad assistantships, and software to prepare students for AI-driven careers. 💻 Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/FzxzK #BaruchCollege #CUNY
Professor Andrew Obus was honored with the 2025 Mentoring & Teaching Award from CUNY Graduate Center. 🎉 Recognized for his dedication, patience, and excellence in guiding students to succeed. 👏 Read more: https://shorturl.at/jC2xO #BaruchCollege #BaruchFaculty The City University of New York
U.S. News & World Report ranked Baruch’s Marxe and Zicklin graduate programs among New York’s best for 2026! 🏆🎓 Zicklin’s part-time MBA & MBA in Accountancy lead among public colleges. Marxe ranks #1 in NYS (urban policy) & NYC (nonprofit management). Learn more: https://ow.ly/ytQC50YFc8E