Baruch Forward: Fall 2020 and Beyond

In these unprecedented times, Baruch College’s highest priority is the health and safety of its students, faculty, and staff, while ensuring academic and business continuity. To keep the community informed this fall semester and beyond, the College has developed the Baruch Forward website, which includes the College’s Safe Campus Plan and information and resources for navigating Baruch’s primarily virtual campus. Our Community Connections page continues to highlight the ways Baruch remains strong. Learn more and explore the site here.

Baruch Bulletins

College History

From the 1930s through today, Baruch’s undergraduate newspaper has captured the College’s and the country’s major moments. Take a tour of history through the lens of The Ticker in this digital exhibition.

2020–21 Calendars

The start of the new year means a new set of dates and deadlines. Stay successful and ahead by reviewing the new Academic Calendar.

Welcome, Class of 2024

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Baruch welcomed its first-year students at virtual Convocation 2020. Giving the keynote speech was Bridgett Davis (pictured, photo by Nina Subin), professor of journalism and the writing professions and author of this year’s First Year Text, the nationally acclaimed memoir The World According to Fannie Davis: My Mother’s Life in the Detroit Numbers. Also welcoming the Class of 2024 were President S. David Wu and Interim Provost James McCarthy. In his words to this class of more than 2,100 students, President Wu noted that while Covid-19 has greatly impacted New York City, Baruch students can and will be part of the solution to shape a better future. Read the full story and watch the ceremony here.

President Wu’s Blog: Reimagining Higher Education

How do we create a holistic approach toward admitting, educating, and serving students that facilitates positive outcomes and transformation? How will innovation and community partnership come together to shape Baruch’s future? These questions and others were posed in President S. David Wu’s latest blog, “Reimagining Higher Education–and Baruch–in a New Normal.” Join the conversation: read, like, comment, and subscribe here.

Tools for Clear Speech Receives Grant to Enhance Its Instructional Services

The Tools for Clear Speech (TfCS) program will build on its mission to support nonnative English speakers with free professional instruction. Thanks to Graduate NYC’s College Completion Innovation Fund, TfCS will be the recipient of a $200,000 grant that supports existing programs and helps to develop a vital new communications course. Learn more.

Post of the Week
Top College That Pays Off the Most

Stay Social

CNBC recently named Baruch College the #2 best public institution on its list of “The Top 50 U.S. Colleges That Pay Off the Most in 2020.” The news lit up the social media feeds sparking more than 1,000 likes on Instagram and many supportive comments from students and alumni alike. With such comments as “Proud to be a part of Baruch” and “As a graduate of the class of 2016, I can confirm that Baruch’s ROI is fantastic,” it’s clear to see Baruch changes lives. See the full post here.

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