
2024 was an exceptional year at John Jay with impressive stories of student success, advanced research, and alumni accomplishments. Here's a look at some of our most-viewed news articles in 2024.

#10 NYPD Lieutenant (Ret.) Jimmie Hernandez ’13 Joins Private Sector
The Bronx native retired as Lieutenant of Investigations for the Chief of Patrol in 2020, joined the private sector and continues to teach at John Jay.

“When I become an attorney, I want to look out for people who have disabilities and help the law work in their favor.”

#8 Women’s History Month: Honoring Our Incredible 2024 John Jay Heroines
John Jay's 2024 heroines inspired others to dream more, learn more, and become more.

#7 Sudan Osorio ’19, ’26: NYPD Leadership Program Boosts Community Policing Career
“John Jay played a pivotal role in my career in law enforcement. A John Jay alumna inspired me to consider being a police officer. The classes I took at the College opened my eyes to how I could uplift communities. The professors I learned from, who shared their law enforcement experiences, deepened my passion for the work. Being at John Jay made me a better, more well-rounded officer.”

#6 Jesse Funtleyder ‘21 Wins Fulbright Award
Funtleyder is co-chair of Reisenbach Philanthropies, a non-profit incubator, and a John Jay adjunct professor. He graduated from John Jay with honors, earning a dual degree (BA and MA) in forensic psychology.

#5 Fellowship & Internships Point Nia Clement ’26 to Entertainment Law
“While researching colleges, I attended an information session on John Jay and really liked what it offered in programs and support services for students. Once I visited the campus and met with people at the College, I instantly fell in love with John Jay.”

#4 Mentorship Propels Mary S. Calliste ’15 to VP at Morgan Stanley
“I was the first in my family to earn a bachelor’s degree...Because of my time at John Jay, I’ve been able to thrive in my career and I’m driven to help the next generation of first-gen student leaders reach their full potential.”

#3 Professor Javier Moreno-Rivero Appointed Expert Consultant to the United Nations
Dr. Javier Moreno-Rivero, Assistant Professor of Translation and Intercultural Studies, was elected as an expert consultant to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-32).

#2 Valedictorian Christian Cumbe ’24 Earns Full Scholarship to Seton Hall Law School
“This past September, my brother Daniel passed away at 26 years old. He always told me that life was bigger than work...I want my work to be a legacy to his life."

#1 Professor Jelena Pia-Comella Elected to United Nations Committee
Jelena Pia-Comella, adjunct lecturer in the Department of Political Science, was elected an expert member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.