For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. All NewsNews »All News Filter by: Category: 365 Fifth Newsletter Academic Calendar Administrative Appointments ARC Faculty Highlights ARC Research Projects Commencements Distinguished Professor Appointments Events Faculty Activities Faculty Awards Faculty Books GC Magazine General GC News Grants James Gallery Membership News New Appointments to the GC President Speeches President's Office - Archive President's Office - Community Meeting President's Office - Community Message President's Office - Events President's Office - Speeches Public Events Research Studies Signature Programs Year: 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 Month: January February March April May June July August September October November December A Scholar and Educator, Outside of the Academy: Brian Jones Is in the ConversationBrian Jones (Photo courtesy of Jones)Alumnus Brian Jones explains how he took an unexpected path to a fulfilling career at the Schomburg Center for Black Culture. Read moreAnti-Racism at The Graduate Center: Martin D. Ruck on The Thought ProjectRuck, a professor and advisor to the president, discusses what it takes to ensure that The Graduate Center sets the standard for diversity and anti-racism in higher education. Read moreDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism: Progress Toward GoalsAs we approach the end of the year, we want to update you on The Graduate Center’s progress toward achieving the diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism goals that were laid out this past spring. Read moreRemembering Distinguished Professor Leith Mullings, Pioneering Anthropologist Committed to Social JusticeThe Graduate Center community mourns the death of the renowned anthropologist, pioneer in Black feminist studies, and beloved teacher and mentor who was an “irreplaceable” member of our community. Read moreFaculty Book: Katherine ManthorneKatherine Manthorne Restless Enterprise (University of California Press, 2020) Read morePromoting Anti-Racism in Universities: Tsedale Melaku on The Thought ProjectMelaku, a Graduate Center alumna, author, and race and women’s rights scholar, talks about her work and suggests ways to address racism within the academy. Read moreScience, Superheroes, and Kids: For This CUNY Power Couple, Family Comes FirstProfessors Maral Tajerian and Sebastian Alvarado (right) and their children. So, you think you’re busy between pandemic hassles and all your other work-life obligations? Here’s what busy looks like for CUNY’s very own power couple, Professors Maral Tajerian and Sebastian Alvarado. Read moreA Message from the President: Town Hall Meeting December 14I am writing to invite you to join me and Interim Provost Julia Wrigley for a Graduate Center Town Hall meeting that will be held on Monday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m. Read moreSocial Security for Everyone: Mimi Abramovitz on The Thought ProjectAbramovitz, a professor of social welfare and prolific writer, discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for a new New Deal. Read moreHoliday Books Gift Guide: 12 Gripping Reads by Graduate Center Faculty About Living a Good Life, Dressing in Your Dreams, and Arguing with Zombies Recent books by Wayne Koestenbaum, Katina Rogers, David Reynolds, Tanisha Ford, William Helmreich, Melissa Checker, Margaret Chin, Massimo Pigliucci, Richard Alba, Ismael García-Colón, Sanford Schram, and Paul Krugman.We’ve been warned about the long, dark winter and the need to stay away from relatives and friends this holiday season. But if you’d like to send a gift, these books might be the perfect choice. Read more Previous ...11121314151617181920... Next