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A nationally recognized leader in higher education where excellence, opportunity, and impact meet in the heart of NYC.
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The Princeton Review's “Best Value Colleges for 2027” list is here, and Baruch College earned #1 among public colleges in the Northeast for value, career placement, and alumni network. 🏆

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Three Baruch College students are sitting on the outdoor steps of the Newman Vertical Campus, smiling and engaging while one holds a tablet device.
October 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Baruch College students are tackling real-world challenges facing Citi Bike, using data analytics and IT skills to improve bike availability and fare accessibility for New Yorkers through Baruch's Tech Talent Pipeline Residency (TTPR).

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/1eYQ1
A row of blue Citi Bike bicycles docked at a city bike-sharing station on a sunny day.
October 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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In recognition of exceptional civic service and contributions to the Kingdom of Spain, Aissata M.B. Camara (BA ’11) has been decorated with the Royal Order of Civil Merit, a high-ranking state honor and knighthood conferred in the name of King Felipe VI. 🇪🇸

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Aissata M.B. Camara at the Order of Civil Merit presentation ceremony. Close-up of the Order of Civil Merit medal pinned on Camara's dress. A woman attendee is holding the official award document for Camara's Order of Civil Merit.
September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Through Baruch’s PELTA Initiative, six students explored urgent questions surrounding AI governance, innovation, and society. 🔍

From misinformation to AI’s environmental impact, their research highlights the challenges shaping our future.

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/GFt3X
Baruch College students are listening and taking notes on their laptops as a female professor lectures in a classroom.
September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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U.S. News & World Report's “2027 Best Colleges—North” rankings are in, and Baruch College earned #1 in four categories: best public college in New York, best value for in-state students, most innovative public college, and top performer on social mobility.

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September 22, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Forbes ranks Baruch College among the nation’s top colleges for return on investment in its “25 Colleges with the Highest Payoff” list. 🏆🎓

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A group of Baruch College graduates in caps and gowns, smiling and posing while having fun during a commencement ceremony.
September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Washington Monthly ranks Baruch College #3 among public institutions and #20 overall in the Northeast in its 2026 “Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars” list. 🏆

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Five Baruch College students are walking and chatting on a sunny day outside at Baruch College's Clivner Field Plaza.
September 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Using large language models (LLMs), Baruch students are helping preserve NYC immigrant stories.

A team of Zicklin MS students analyzed 22 first-person interviews to uncover cultural patterns across immigrant communities in NYC's Lower East Side.

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/hLtwa
September 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Baruch College joins the nation in honoring and remembering the victims and heroes who were lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
Red, white, and blue floral wreath placed at the 9/11 Memorial reflecting pool, with the 9/11 Memorial Museum in the background.
September 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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For nearly two decades, Baruch College has been named among The Princeton Review's "The Best 392 Colleges."

Baruch ranks #1 among public colleges for career placement, #1 in the Northeast for alumni networks, and #2 for best value. 🏆

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Exterior photo of Baruch College's Newman Vertical Campus on a bright overcast day.
September 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Baruch College has earned recognition as the nation's top public college for value in Niche's 2027 Best Value Colleges in America rankings. 🏆

Baruch College ranked #1 among public institutions for best value and #5 overall.

Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/HVXIW
Exterior building photo of Baruch College's Newman vertical campus on a sunny day with blue skies.
September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Baruch professor, David Gruber, has dedicated years to researching and decoding sounds from sperm whales using specialized technology to document them as they travel through the depths of the ocean.

More here: www.projectceti.org

Photo 1, 3, 5: Amanda Cotton
Photo 2,4: ©️ Project CETI
September 4, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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NYC fashion takes on a fresh look this fall season with "NYC by CUNY," designed by Baruch alumni Milton Gordon and Vera Rilossi, which celebrates New York culture through a collection created by CUNY students and alumni. 📸

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/5qW7L
Group of six CUNY students posing confidently outdoors on a sunny day with lush green trees and blue sky behind them.
September 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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TIME ranks Baruch College among America’s Best Colleges for 2026- 27! 🇺🇸🏆

Baruch ranked #2 among NY public colleges and #13 nationally for student outcomes and return on investment. 💼

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Rqw7x
Three professionally dressed Baruch College students are walking down Baruch College's Clivner Field Plaza on a sunny day.
August 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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It's a chef's kiss for Thai food. 🇹🇭 Restaurateur Jennifer Saesue (BBA '08) earned a spot on Crain's New York Business's 40 Under 40 after building a celebrated restaurant group that includes Fish Cheeks, Bangkok Supper Club, and Bubs Bakery. 🍽️

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Jennifer Saesue is standing confidently at the entrance of her restaurant business. Fish Cheeks interior with colorful tiled counter, wooden stools, and woven pendant lights creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
August 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Entrepreneur My Anh Phan (BBA ’28) is transforming how people discover pop-up activations with Popped Up!, an app that earned $30,000 across three CUNY startup competitions in one semester. 💡

Learn more about her entrepreneurial journey: shorturl.at/9EEp5

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August 10, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Karla Cordero (MPA ’23) has been appointed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to New York City’s Panel for Educational Policy, where she will help shape the future of public education for more than 900,000 students.

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August 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Baruch College is excited to join the new expansion of CUNY Beyond campuses, bridging the divide between academics and career readiness by bringing professional preparation into the classroom and throughout the undergraduate journey.
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We're announcing a $6.8 million investment to expand CUNY Beyond, the University’s ambitious plan to prepare every student for post-college success, to five colleges. The addition of five CUNY colleges will bring initiative to nine campuses in all, encompassing more than 125,000 students.
CUNY Announces $6.8 Million Expansion of Career Success Program to Five CUNY Campuses, Bringing its Impact to 125,000 Students – The City University of New York
The City University of New York today announced a $6.8 million investment as part of the FY27 State Budget to expand CUNY Beyond, the University's ambitious plan to prepare every student for post-coll...
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July 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Baruch College is the Northeast's only public five-star college in Money's Best Colleges in America 2026 list. 🏆

Money highlights Baruch's NYC location and strong alumni earnings, with graduates reporting median early-career salaries of nearly $83,000. 💰💼

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Cityscape view of Baruch College's Newman Vertical Campus with the Chrysler Building in the background on a clear blue sky day.
July 22, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Lucy McGee (’27) was recognized with the Best Poster award at The City University of New York Celebration of Undergraduate Research for her study of a gene tied to neurological disorders. 🏆

Read more about her research here: https://shorturl.at/0sHBd
Lucy McGee stands beside her research poster on epilepsy gene function in gut and trachea cells.
July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Marissa Quintana (MBA '25), a mother and entrepreneur, gained the skills to help grow her family-owned business through the Zicklin School of Business Online MBA program. Today, Quintana reports that business is thriving. 🗽💼

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/yaAM0

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Marissa Quintana standing beside a black van with Picture Perfect photography business logo and slogan on the side.
July 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Recent Baruch alumna Tamara Ortiz (BBA '26) has earned a Fulbright Binational Business Award to Mexico, where she'll study at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and intern with local or multinational companies. 🇲🇽🤝

Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/I0Ruc

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Pedestrians walking through a tree-lined courtyard with banners and outdoor seating at the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México campus. Portrait of Tamara Ortiz wearing a patterned white and black shawl standing on a balcony.
July 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Tina Coco (second from the left), manager of Baruch’s Max Berger Pre-Law Program, has been named one of the “50 Best Pre-Law Advisors in the USA” by Juris Education. For nearly 15 years, she has helped thousands of students pursue law school and legal careers. 🏆

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Tina Coco sits on a panel of five professionals seated behind a black tablecloth with nameplates and microphones at a conference.
July 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Baruch alumna Samantha Shokin (MA ’20) has earned a second Fulbright Award and will travel to Moldova in spring 2027 to research the preservation of Jewish and Yiddish heritage. 📖🤝

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/3cTpv
Samantha Shokin holding hands and dancing with a group of people on the first night of the Richmond Yiddish Week festival, Jan. 10, at the Gold Lion Community Café in Richmond, Virginia.
June 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Congrats to Allyson Poyker (’28), a Provost Honors Scholar majoring in finance with a law and policy minor, for being named a Jeannette K. Watson fellow.

Learn more here: https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-student-allyson-poyker-wins-jeannette-k-watson-fellowship/
Allyson Poyker wears a black blazer and blue top standing in a large hall with international flags displayed on the wall behind her.
June 22, 2026 at 4:25 PM