Joshua Brumberg
@joshbrumberg.bsky.social
The President of the CUNY Graduate Center (www.gc.cuny.edu) including the Advanced Science Research Center (www.asrc.gc.cuny.edu) #Research for the Public Good
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CUNY Graduate Center@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 2w agoCongratulations to alumna Michelle Millar Fisher, who was named chief curator at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum! She shares her journey and her advice about finding roles in the art world @cunygcarthistory.bsky.social
Proud to join with @cunychancellor.bsky.social to advocate for merit as the key criteria in the determination of the awarding of federal funding
Science by merit, not political favor
The right to be judged by a jury of your peers is a bedrock of American democracy. This principle applies not only to the judicial system but also to how the federal government evaluates and awards bi...
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Before you see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” this weekend, Provost and Homer scholar Joel P. Christensen shares his insights on why the story resonates with audiences today @sentantiq.bsky.social
The ‘Odyssey’ Is the Epic of Our Time
Graduate Center Provost and “Why Odysseus?” author Joel P. Christensen explores Homer’s enduring power as audiences anticipate Christopher Nolan’s new film.
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Important Advice for all @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social students
CUNY Graduate Center Office of Fellowships and Financial Aid@gcfinanicalaid.bsky.social · 3w agoFriendly reminder: GC students, you should register as full-time and accept your fellowship by 7/31 in order to receive your fellowship at the beginning of the semester. International students should also update their Sprintax TDS records. Questions? Contact us at financialaid@gc.cuny.edu
The Graduate Center community is deeply saddened by the passing of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mike Wallace, a renowned historian and founder of the Gotham Center for New York City History at the Graduate Center www.gc.cuny.edu/news/memoria... @gothamcenter.bsky.social
In Memoriam: Mike Wallace
A distinguished professor and founder of the Graduate Center’s Gotham Center, he won the Pulitzer Prize for his exhaustive, populist, and popular account of New York City history.
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We will be talking about this, Odysseus in general, and the movie this Friday at 12pm EST with Classical Wisdom www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-real-o...
The Real Odyssey Before Nolan
A Live Conversation with Joel Christensen: Let's Start with Homer
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Read up on all the new knowledge our (former) student scholars produced #Knowledge_is_a_public_good
Mina Rees Library@minareeslibrary.bsky.social · 4w ago🎓 Dissertations and Theses at the CUNY Graduate Center, 2025-2026 Visit the library blog to read more reflections on this year's dissertations, theses, and capstones from our dissertation librarian, Roxanne Shirazi! Find the blog post at: tinyurl.com/45cpd5m2
Greetings Students! We would like to remind you that the Wellness Center is open to serve you through the summer months. We have some support groups with space available, and new offerings which will kick off in the Fall! Visit gc.cuny.edu/scs @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
Congratulations
The City University of New York@cuny.edu · last mo.Three Graduate Center students won Fulbright fellowships, earning the awards to support research and study projects in India, Armenia and Austria. https://www.gc.cuny.edu/news/three-graduate-center-students-receive-fulbright-fellowships-research-and-study-abroad
Elections matter and today is Election Day so if you have not already done so and can vote please do so. NY polls open until 9pm
We would like to remind students that the Wellness Center is open to serve you through the summer months. We have support groups with space available, and new offerings kicking off in the Fall! Full list of support groups and their descriptions: www.gc.cuny.edu/scs @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
So glad these six (as well as all the others) joined us @asrc-gc.bsky.social read about their ongoing discoveries
Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center@asrc-gc.bsky.social · 2mo agoWe've reached an extraordinary milestone: Six of our faculty members currently hold NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program awards, one of the nation’s highest honors for early-career scientists. The awards represent more than $4.2 million in research funding. Learn more! https://bit.ly/4frkWxs
There is no better advertisement of what we do at the Graduate Center than the work of our students - and this video is the ultimate example of how our students research is allowing us to live up to our lofty goal of conducting research for the public good. Give it a watch and see for yourself.
CUNY Graduate Center@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 2mo agoICYMI, watch this year’s Dissertation Showcase – video now available! youtu.be/9ol0o5ZqHBg 12 graduating students present their research in 3 min each. Check out this fun, fast-paced event celebrating doctoral research at @cuny.edu ! Hosted by @joshbrumberg.bsky.social
It is the creation of new knowledge by our community of scholars that gives us all hope
Roxanne Shirazi@roxanneshirazi.bsky.social · 2mo agoIt's graduation day, so I get to celebrate all of our new dissertations and theses in this massive year-in-review post! The work is never easy, but to cross that finish line during our omnicrisis is even more impressive. Congratulations to all of our grads, from the @minareeslibrary.bsky.social! 🥳
The final Just Joshing of the 2025-2026 Academic Year www.gc.cuny.edu/news/just-jo...
Just Joshing: June 2026
President Brumberg reflects on the past year and looks ahead to celebrating “the incredible accomplishments of our graduates” at Commencement.
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Looking forward to working with Kandice Chuh in her new position as our Associate Provost
CUNY Graduate Center@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe Graduate Center is pleased to announce that Prof. Kandice Chuh has been named associate provost for academic affairs and dean of humanities and social sciences www.gc.cuny.edu/news/kandice...
The Mina Rees Library will be offering extended hours for finals this weekend: Saturday May 16, 10am-10pm Sunday May 17, 12pm-10pm As always, you can find our Library hours here: gc-cuny.libcal.com/hours #cunylibraries
Another incredible @gc-dh.bsky.social @digitalfellows.bsky.social @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social @mkgold.bsky.social Digital Showcase! Such amazing work across all the fellowships!
Congrats to all on a great Dissertation Showcase! L to R, front: Kelly Brady, Melanie Paul Austin, Siobhán O'Connor, Swapnil Landge, Maura McCreight, Rutika Patel. L to R, back: Evan Knight, Paul Odér, Julie Hecht, @joshbrumberg.bsky.social, Clare Monfredo, John Mwihaki, Ivana Mellers. Video soon!
Can’t wait - hope you can join me in person or online
CUNY Graduate Center@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 3mo ago🎓 Who’s taking the stage? Join us for the ninth annual Dissertation Showcase, where doctoral candidates present their research in just three minutes each. 🏆 Presidential Prize + Audience Choice 🎉 Reception to follow 🔗 RSVP: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/insid...
when of the highlights of the academic year - don's miss out
CUNY Graduate Center@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 3mo agoDon’t miss the Dissertation Showcase on Mon, 5/11, 6:30p! Support our brilliant students & learn about their fascinating research. 12 topics in 3 min each! Vote for the Audience Choice Award. Reserve to attend in person or online: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/insid... Hosted by @joshbrumberg.bsky.social
Happy AAPI Heritage Month! Learn about some of the Graduate Center scholars of AAPI heritage who are influencing culture and conversation www.gc.cuny.edu/news/aapi-sc... @silviacho.bsky.social @eesgccuny.bsky.social @stone-lis.bsky.social
First weekday of the month means a new Just Joshing - this month we are celebrating the upcoming commencement @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social www.gc.cuny.edu/news/just-jo...
Just Joshing: May 2026
President Brumberg reflects on a busy academic year and looks forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 at Commencement on June 2.
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Welcome to @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social where @joshbrumberg.bsky.social's passion for puns shows up in our swag
Walk through New York and you’re walking through Revolutionary history. A new exhibition co-curated by @gothamcenter.bsky.social, led by alumnus Peter-Christian Aigner, uncovers the city’s often overlooked role in the American Revolution www.gc.cuny.edu/news/new-exh...
New Exhibition Places NYC at Center of the American Revolution, with Help From the Graduate Center
The Gotham Center for New York City History co-curated a museum exhibition and launched an app that bring Revolutionary New York to life.
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One of the highlights of the Academic Year - Hope folks can join us in person or online
CUNY Graduate Center@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 3mo agoAnnouncing presenters in the 2026 Dissertation Showcase! Swapnil Landge, Maura McCreight, John Mwihaki, Clare Monfredo, Paul Odér, Julie Hecht, Siobhán O'Connor, Ivana Mellers, Rutika Patel, Kelly Brady, Evan Knight & Melanie Paul Austin. RESERVE for Mon, 5/11 event: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/insid...
