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Salute to Service: Billy Azurin ’23, U.S. Army National Guard, Private First Class
Salute to Service: Alumna Nancy Yanez ’18, U.S. Army, Corporal
Alumna DeNora Getachew ’01 Aims to Engage Young People in Social Change as the CEO of DoSomething
Salute to Service: Cassandra Rodriguez ’19, ’21, U.S. Coast Guard, Petty Officer
Research on the Rise: Britania Walters ’22 Wins Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Award for Her Research on Less-Lethal Ammunition
Christina Gonzalez ’21 Wins Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science Award for Breast Cancer Research
Salute to Service: Javier Garcia Riancho ’22, U.S. Army Combat Veteran, Staff Sergeant
John Jay’s Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector Studies Advancing Gender Equity Through Legislation
The Power of Internships: Laura Rodriguez ’23 Deepens Her Knowledge of Human Rights Abuses and Social Inequities Through Internship in Chile
Kevin Nadal, Ph.D., is Named Distinguished Professor, the First Asian American Faculty Member to Hold the Title

John Jay’s 2019 Annual Day of Giving Raises Over $160,000 for Student Emergency Fund

At this year’s Annual Day of Giving , held on November 20, the entire John Jay community came together to raise almost $160,000 for John Jay’s Student Emergency Fund. Over 100 volunteers showed up to...

Community Outreach and Service Learning Hosts Their First Friendsgiving

At this time of year, it’s customary to reflect on all the things we’re thankful for—our families, our communities, our educational opportunities. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Community...

Support Spotlight: The Office of International Studies & Programs Broadens Student’s Educational and Life Experiences

John Jay students are outstanding in the classroom. And, thanks to the expanded programming from the Office of International Studies & Programs (OISP) , which has increased opportunities for...

CUNY’s Diverse, Gifted & At Risk Conference Explores the Mental Health Issues Facing Our Diverse Student Body

Colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system are some of the most diverse schools in the country. Our students are bright, determined, and focused on getting the education they need...

NYPD Officer Benjamin Beiro Jr. ’11 Saves A Marathon Runner’s Life

All of Benjamin Beiro’s ’11 training—from his classes at John Jay and his training at the New York City Police Academy—came into play when he got a 911 call alerting him and his partner, Nicholas...

John Jay College Hits Another High Mark in the 2019 Rankings

The 2019 rankings of top public colleges and universities reaffirm John Jay College’s standing among the best, particularly when it comes to quality education at an affordable price and to propelling...

Alumna Michelle Chen ’10 Explains How SEEK Paved Her Pathway to Success

Michelle Chen ’10 knows how life-changing programs like the Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge) Program can be for students from underserved and underprivileged...

Student Council President Musarrat Lamia ’21 Helps Elevate Student Voices

Musarrat “Mus” Lamia ’21, a Philosophy major, is one of the most familiar faces around John Jay’s campus. She’s the 2019-2020 Student Council President. She’s in the Honors Program. She’s President...

New York After 9/11 Book Talk Provides Insights on the Aftermath of the Attacks

It’s been 18 years since the tragic events on September 11, 2001, and to this day, New York City is still dealing with the impact of the attacks. On October 17, the Sociology Department, hosted a...

John Jay College Pays Tribute to Veterans with Veteran Day Observance Ceremony

With over 525 military and veteran students currently enrolled, John Jay College is committed and proud to support, celebrate, and honor our veteran students, alumni, faculty, and staff who have...

Distinguished Professor Lisa Farrington Illustrates How Art Enriches a Justice-Focused Education

Lisa Farrington, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and Founding Chair Emeritus in the Department of Art & Music , has lived a life surrounded by art—whether creating it, analyzing it, writing about...

John Jay’s LLS Department Hosts a Lecture on the El Paso Tragedy and the United States’ Painful Anti-Latinx History

With the goal of educating the John Jay College community on the history of the borderlands and anti-Latinx sentiment in the United States, the Department of Latin American and Latinx Studies (LLS)...

Jacqueline Pérez ’21 Aspires to Advance the Dominican Republic’s Criminal Justice System

On the soccer field Jacqueline Pérez ’21, an International Criminal Justice major, works hard to protect her team’s goal. As an advisor to the Dominican Delegation at the United Nations (U.N.) she...

Associate Professor Denise Thompson Aims to Make Post-Disaster Rebuilding Better

Denise Thompson is an Associate Professor in John Jay College’s Department of Public Management, and an expert on disaster management and risk reduction. Her new book, Disaster Risk Governance: Four...

New York State Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie Champions Increased Voter Participation

“As the Chair of the Elections Committee, I view my role very much through a civil rights prism.” —Zellnor Y. Myrie As an institution committed to sustaining just societies, advancing public service...