Growing up, Donauta Watson-Starcevic ’18 had her life all planned out. She was going to go to college and become a lawyer. To make her dreams come true, in high school, she earned good grades,...

Nearly two years after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, CUNY Service Corps volunteers continue to do their part to help rebuild “La Isla del Encanto” ( The Island of Enchantment). In June,...

Distinguished Professor of History Gerald Markowitz, Ph.D., and his longtime writing partner David Rosner, Ph.D., a Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University, have been researching...

The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) wants to level the playing field for students living with a disability. Working closely with students, faculty, and staff, OAS ensures that the needs of...

As a Political Science major, Macaulay Honors student, and recent John Jay graduate, Jonathan Peñuela ’19 has learned that government is where he could best serve the people in underrepresented...

This past 2018–2019 academic year was an extraordinary one for John Jay students and alumni. In May, the largest class in John Jay’s history graduated from the College, joining our 65,000+ alumni...

Kadian Townsend ’15 knows how expensive a college education can be. When she and her brother, Clayon, were applying to college they didn’t qualify for financial aid because of their immigration...

Being a non-traditional college student can come with a lot of obstacles, from juggling parenting and homework, to getting re-accustomed to a classroom and campus setting. But, when it comes to...

Being a non-traditional college student can come with a lot of obstacles, from juggling parenting and homework, to getting re-accustomed to a classroom and campus setting. But, when it comes to...

The Prisoner Reentry Institute’s (PRI) College Initiative (CI) has helped over 1,400 criminal justice involved men and women enroll in college in hopes of earning a higher education degree. This year...