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Professor’s Phillis Wheatley Biography Shows the Poet as Strategic and Complex
David Waldstreicher is receiving glowing reviews for his new book, "The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley," the most deeply researched biography of the once-enslaved poet.
Celebrating Women’s History and History-Makers
Our scholars are shedding light on the histories of women and making history themselves.
It’s True. It’s Getting Harder to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Neuroscientist Orie Shafer explains why modern living keeps us up at night and how we can get some decent shuteye.
‘Broadway Bodies’ Lays Down the Gauntlet Against Conformity in Casting
A new book by Graduate Center alum Ryan Donovan, fueled by his own experiences of auditioning, argues for making the theater industry inclusive beyond the “hyper fit” Broadway ideal.
Why the Ukraine War Is Even More Dire Than Predicted
Faculty experts weigh in on the economic, political, and humanitarian consequences of the year-old conflict.
Alumna Becomes Delaware's First Environmental Justice Coordinator
The Earth and Environmental Sciences grad will work with marginalized communities to address water quality and climate change.
Graduate Center Alumna Is the First Asian Woman on the Juilliard Piano Faculty
Soyeon Kate Lee embraces her roles as a teacher, musician, and role model.
How Students Can Find Jobs on Handshake
The career services office director shares advice on using the job search site, now available to all students and alumni.
What an English Alumna Learned From Writing a First Novel
Cheryl J. Fish, a professor of English and single mom, made good use of limited spare time.
How Valuable Is Public Space? Priceless, Argues a New Book by Setha Low
"Why Public Space Matters" analyzes the role of parks, plazas, and other communal places in our public culture.