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Baruch Named Top College for High-Paying Jobs in Finance

In new reporting from the Wall Street Journal, Baruch College is among the top 10 public schools nationwide for finance careers. Its #6 position is a testament to Baruch’s success as a gateway for opportunity, especially given its NYC location and access to internships and full-time jobs on Wall Street.

President S. David Wu on Restoring Trust in Higher Education

As part of the Aspen Institute’s “In Focus: Strengthening Trust” series, President Wu discusses the two main reasons Americans are losing trust in higher education and why the transformational power of college can help restore trust for students and parents alike.

Alumni Pursue Urban Development and Government Initiatives

Noam Gal (’22) received a Fulbright U.S. Student Research Award and will complete a MA in Smart Cities and Urban Informatics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
This month’s Marxe Spotlight features Jesse Aman (’17), who helps local NYC organizations secure public funding through her role at Capalino, an urban strategy and government relations firm.
Meet Aissata M. B. Camara (’11), deputy commissioner for policy and strategic initiatives in the NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, who launched NYC Junior Ambassadors, which brings students from the five boroughs to the United Nations for tours, talks, and classes.

Campus Announcements

Celebrate Asian Pacific Island Desi American Heritage Month and attend an event.
Visit the “pop-up” student area in the NVC and study, relax, and socialize with your fellow Bearcats.
Read the latest Strategic Planning update and provide your feedback via this survey.
Please be advised that CUNY announced it is ending the emergency Covid-19 vaccine mandate.

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Join the Conversation

Meet Katarina Matic (MBA ’24), a two-time CUNY alum! After studying at Queens College and the Zicklin School of Business, Katarina discovered her passion for public service and became the youngest chief of staff in the New York State legislature at the time. She is now a senior global director at Montieth & Company. Watch the reel and hear what she believes makes CUNY remarkable.

Follow Baruch College on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok.

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Resources For You

2023 Locke Prizes

Undergraduates are invited to submit their work for the Susan Locke Prizes in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change. Deadline: Tuesday, May 16.

Summer Session 2023 Registration Is Open

Stay on track for graduation or get ahead on credits by registering for Summer Session 2023. A variety of classes and modalities are offered.

Apply for the Fall 2023 Poetry Course with Harman Writer-in-Residence Mark Doty

New York Times best-selling author and award-winning poet Mark Doty is the Fall 2023 Harman Writer-in-Residence. Apply today to take his “Poetry and the Inner Life” class. No previous study of poetry is necessary.

Research & Creative Inquiry Expo 2023

Undergraduates, showcase your work and knowledge beyond the classroom at Research & Creative Inquiry Expo 2023. Students in any major may submit either an individual or group project. Deadline: Tuesday, May 2.

Your Voice, Your Truth, Your Baruch

Attention, first-year and graduating students: Please check your email for a link to the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This is your chance to share your feedback on Baruch and make the College better for future Bearcats.

Cheer the Bearcats

Check the Athletics calendar and show your Bearcat spirit!

Academic Momentum

To graduate on time and, in some cases, retain financial aid, most full-time students should plan to take at least 30 credits per academic year. Chart your course to on-time graduation.

The New FAFSA Form Is Here

It isn’t too early to file the 2023–24 FAFSA for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 terms. Obtain or retrieve your Federal Student Aid ID to sign electronically. Baruch’s Federal Code is 007273. The NYS TAP (NY residents only) code is 1409.

Support from the Counseling Center

The Baruch College Counseling Center offers free and confidential services. Through culturally responsive and trauma-informed counseling and psychological services, the Counseling Center assists students in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Individual Counseling: Please visit the Counseling Center’s website or email [log in to unmask].
Group Counseling: Two sessions of Relationship to Self and Others meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1–2 pm, on Zoom. To participate on Tuesday, email [log in to unmask]; to participate on Thursday, email [log in to unmask].
BIPOC Relationship to Self and Others Counseling Group: In-person at the Counseling Center, Tuesdays, 1–2 pm. To participate, email [log in to unmask].
Coping Skills Group: Using evidence-based and mindfulness practices, this group focuses on building skills to cope with everyday stressors. On Wednesdays, 11 am to noon, via Zoom. To participate, email [log in to unmask].

Baruch College Student Health Care Center

The Student Health Care Center provides a full range of clinical health services. Call 646-312-2040 or email [log in to unmask] for questions or an appointment.

Bearcat Food Pantry

The Bearcat Food Pantry, located inside the BOSS (Baruch One Stop Shop) in NVC Room 1-116, provides students faced with food insecurity access to healthy and nutritious food. Learn more and make an appointment.

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Things To Do

Now through Thursday, Apr. 27

New Media Artspace Exhibition: Kerry Downey: This is a reenactment but this time it will be different

Thursday, Apr. 20

From Dinkins to Adams and the Future of NYC Politics

Paws and Give Thanks

Baruch College Campus Art Tour

Friday, Apr. 21

The Courage to Teach and Research Racism: How Can Baruch Uplift and Protect Faculty and Staff from Targeted Attacks?

April 24–28

Attend an event as part of the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault’s Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Week.