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$900K Grant Strengthens CUNY as a Hub for the Theoretical Sciences
Simons Foundation funds student fellowships and programming at the Initiative for the Theoretical Sciences.
Philosophy Alum Wins Princeton Fellowship and Makes Tenure-Track Move
A philosopher hoping to make a real-world impact starts a Princeton fellowship and a tenure-track position at UC Davis.
Prominent Graduate Center Sociologists Recognized by ASA
The American Sociological Association honored Philip Kasinitz and Margaret Chin for their influential work in ethnography.
Tania León Is a 2022 Kennedy Center Honoree
The accolade follows a 2021 Pulitzer Prize for the acclaimed composer, conductor, and longtime professor of music.
MacKenzie Scott Gifts CARA at the CUNY Graduate Center $2 Million
Gift helps CARA confront gaps in post-secondary guidance for high school students.
STUDYING ARCHITECTURE AND BLACK IDENTITY ON A SMITHSONIAN FELLOWSHIP
An Art History Ph.D. candidate receives significant support for her “sobering” study.
Professor Linnea Ehri Wins Prestigious Literacy Award From ILA
She is recognized for shedding new light on how young people learn to read and spell.
Three Art History Scholars Awarded Metropolitan Museum of Art Fellowships
The fellowships, won by two Ph.D. students and one recent graduate, give “unparalleled access” to labs, artifacts, and mentors.
Giving Diverse Students a Head Start in Bioinspired Nanotechnology
With a $3 million NSF grant, the Graduate Center will prepare diverse Ph.D. students for new workforce opportunities in biotech, clean energy, and other areas that are benefiting from bioinspired nanoscience.
$1 Million Gift From Baisley Powell Elebash Fund Endows Global Music Program
The funds will support an array of academic and cultural programming at the Graduate Center.