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Read moreIn July, Howard Smith (’65), Director and Vice Chairman of Finance for Starr Insurance Companies, threw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. It was familiar territory for Smith: Back in his student days, he threw the only known complete game no-hitter in Baruch/CCNY history! According to a New York Times summary of the game, … Continue reading Pitch Perfect
Paul V. Reilly’s Winning Strategy for a Changing Industry In the print industry, says Paul V. Reilly (’74, MBA ’76), “You need to have the ability to look forward and be open to new technology.” As a co-founder of New Direction Partners—the leading investment banking and financial advisory firm in the graphic communications industry—Reilly has … Continue reading Fit to Print
A self-proclaimed “underdog founder,” Edrizio De La Cruz (’06) began his entrepreneurial career selling guavas on the street to support his family in his hometown of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. When he immigrated to the Bronx, he continued to help support his family, working full time as an aircraft mechanic at JFK Airport for six … Continue reading From Underdog to Topdog
Baruch Professor Curates New, Permanent Exhibit at Museum of Natural History In an exciting development for the everchanging field of evolutionary biology, Assistant Professor Zachary Calamari, PhD, of Baruch College’s Department of Natural Sciences unveiled a captivating exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Titled Mammals with Headgear, the exhibit … Continue reading Mammal Mysteries in the Heart of NYC
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TIES THEORY TO PRACTICE by Sally Fay Those who subscribe to the maxim that experience is the best teacher would find no argument at Baruch. In keeping with its mission to deliver a high-value education that is relevant and impactful, the College is embracing the integration of experiential learning into its curriculum. Its … Continue reading Making Connections Beyond the Classroom
On the last day of 2022, H. Fenwick Huss, PhD retired as Willem Kooyker Dean of the Zicklin School of Business. During his eight-and-a-half years of leadership, he presided over crucial updates of undergraduate and MBA curricula, extended the Zicklin School’s reach through international dual-degree programs, and oversaw the launch of the Master of Science … Continue reading Farewell to Dean Huss
The Baruch Business Academy Creates a New Pipeline for CUNY Students Launched last fall, the Baruch Business Academy was designed to create a more seamless transition to Baruch for students from partner CUNY community colleges. But as administrators have noted, it’s about more than just easing students into life at Baruch—it’s about making sure they … Continue reading A Clear Path to Baruch–and Beyond
Baruch makes The New York Times for Athletics and Academics Baruch has found itself in The New York Times quite a bit this year—in one case, for a rather unusual circumstance. The “paper of record” featured the college’s men’s volleyball team on its January 26 front page in an article headlined, “The (Real) Team at … Continue reading Front-Page News
Acclaimed Poet, Professor Retires from Baruch This past November, Baruch bid a fond farewell to Distinguished Professor of English and award-winning poet Grace Schulman, PhD, upon her retirement from the College. Dr. Schulman’s send-off also served as a celebration of her ninth book and eighth volume of poetry, Again, The Dawn: New and Selected Poems, … Continue reading Write On, Grace Schulman!
Bruce W. Weber, PhD is appointed Dean of the Zicklin School of Business It is something of a homecoming for Bruce W. Weber, PhD. Early in his career, the accomplished academic spent three years on the faculty of Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business—and this March, he was appointed Willem Kooyker Dean of the school. His … Continue reading A Familiar Face Returns to Baruch
