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: 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 Welcome to the Spring SemesterWe begin spring semester with wonderful additions to our faculty, news of important grants, and updates on items of significance to our community. Read moreHow College Students Are Affected by Child Abuse and Violence Students wait in line. (Credit: Getty)Abuse and domestic violence are at epidemic levels. Ph.D. student Sara Babad comments on what this means for college students as well as schools and counseling offices. Read moreHistorians Tanisha C. Ford and Anne Valk Join The Graduate Center Faculty Professors Tanisha C. Ford and Anne ValkHighly regarded social and cultural historians, they bring expertise in African American and women’s history to The Graduate Center. Read moreThree Albums in Five Years: Pianist Han Chen Reveals His Techniques and Ambitions Han Chen (Credit: Raymond Huang)Chen, a D.M.A. student, is attracting attention for his virtuosity. Hear him play and learn what drives him and what truth he listens for in a composition. Read moreKatina Rogers on The Thought Project - Episode 77 Rogers discusses her new book, Putting the Humanities Ph.D. to Work. Read moreHow a Political Science Student Won a Prestigious Fellowship, and Her Advice for Getting GrantsAlison Parks (Credit: The Graudate Center/Coralie Carlson)Alison Parks received a 2019–2020 American Association of University Women American fellowship. She spoke about how she plans to use the award and shared tips for fellow students. Read more$3.15 Million Mellon Foundation Grant Goes to The Graduate Center, CUNY to Support Humanities Teaching InitiativeLaGuardia Mellon humanities scholars presenting at a conference sessionThe grant funds partnerships between The Graduate Center and four CUNY community colleges and supports 28 doctoral fellowships aimed at enhancing opportunities for students to engage with the humanities. Read moreMore Than a Tasty Meal: Mussels May Help Save Salt MarshesGraduate Center Ph.D. student Jennifer Zhu (right) conducted fieldwork in Jamaica Bay with Baruch College undergraduates Victor Siev and Saif Chaudhary.Salt marshes, like the ones in Jamaica Bay, are disappearing. Research by Ph.D. student Jennifer Zhu shows how bivalves may help bring them back. Read moreHeath Brown on The Thought Project - Episode 76Brown discusses the upcoming 2020 Democratic presidential primaries. Read moreModern Love for David Bowie: A Young American's Brixton PilgrimageValerie Gritsch stands next to a memorial for David Bowie (Photo courtesy of Valerie Gritsch)Affected by Bowie's death, master’s student Valerie Gritsch applied her interest in pop culture to her academic research. She shares her story and findings. Read more Previous ...11121314151617181920... Next