July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In an effort to explore the unique mental health struggles faced by members of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States, we held a...

June 2022 -- John Jay College of Criminal Justice was ranked #1 in University HQ’s list of Top 40 Criminal Justice Colleges in the nation as well as #1 in the Top 100 Most Affordable Colleges with...

“Research sits at the core of our mission to educate for justice,” says President Karol V. Mason. Research performed by our faculty, students, and alumni impact our advocacy for a more just world...

We know that our diversity is our strength. A vital component of that diversity comes from our immigrant community. In an effort to acknowledge and celebrate the immigrant experience, we’ve created...

Adelle Villarente ’23 was nervous about applying to the John Jay Justice Capital Initiative Fellowship, but after remembering the courage of her Filipino parents who immigrated to this country, she...

Professor Judy-Lynne Peters , Ph.D. was awarded a grant from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) to support the Northeast Slavery Records Index (NESRI), which she co-directs with...

In honor of Pride Month, we’re applauding the strength, talent, and unity of John Jay’s LGBTQ+ community by featuring some of their proudest members. About Maribel… Pronouns: She/they LGBTQ+ Identity...

In honor of Pride Month, we’re applauding the strength, talent, and unity of John Jay’s LGBTQ+ community by featuring some of their proudest members. About Avii… Pronouns: They/them LGBTQ+ Identity:...

In honor of Pride Month, we’re applauding the strength, talent, and unity of John Jay’s LGBTQ+ community by featuring some of their proudest members. About Emily… Pronouns: She/her/they LGBTQ+...

“When I was five years old, a big snowstorm hit the east coast. Our bus got delayed because of the snow, and my mom and I got to the shelter after hours. They wouldn’t let us in because of strict...