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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 2d

🇫🇷 Baruch College joined the government of France on Sept 23 at @villa-albertine.bsky.social to commemorate the launch of the Lafayette Fellowship—announced by President Emmanuel Macron—to strengthen U.S.-France academic and cultural exchange.

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 7d

🎉Baruch College Office of Alumni Relations proudly hosted its fourth annual Changemakers Awards last week, honoring six outstanding alumni for their impact on their communities and industries. ✨

Congratulations to all our #changemaking awardees!

Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 9d

🎉🏆 Baruch College ranks #1 nationwide for Best Value by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse for a third year, with the nation’s fastest ROI at just two months! 💸💰

Learn more: https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-earns-top-rankings-in-wall-street-journals-2026-best-colleges-list/

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 13d

🎉 Congratulations to four @marxe.baruch.cuny.edu graduate students on being awarded John D. Solomon Fellowships for Public Service! 🏆

The nine-month, paid program places fellows with partnered NYC government agencies or nonprofits with a focus on emergency management.

Learn more: buff.ly/DLb4Mjq

Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 15d

🎉 U.S. News & World Report's "2026 Best Colleges” are in, and Baruch College earned triple top recognitions: Best public, most innovative school in New York, and #1 in economic mobility.🏆🏙️

Learn more here: buff.ly/Bv0eKFE

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#2026BestColleges #USNews #BaruchCollege

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 19d

@cuny.edu’s first Online Executive Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration (EdD-HEA) has launched at @marxe.baruch.cuny.edu! It’s the first doctoral degree offered at Marxe and CUNY’s first fully asynchronous doctoral program in higher ed administration.
Learn more: buff.ly/fG2dW2r

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 20d

From the classroom to real-world impact, Dr. Anthony Maniscalco, Director of Experiential and Community Engaged Learning (ExCEL) at Baruch College, helps students turn their interests into action. ♻️🛠

Read the full feature here: www.cuny.edu/news/the-aha...

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 21d

📸 Congrats to Stephanie Nuesi (BBA ’21), Max Up founder, Baruch alumna, and YouTube financial analyst, on making the 2025 @forbes.com 30 Under 30 list for Central America! 🎉

Through her firm, Max Up LLC, she’s helping thousands of young professionals reach their goals. 💼

Read more: buff.ly/Yz0jbvD

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 22d

🇩🇴 Proud Dominicana & @marxe.baruch.cuny.edu alumna Cristina Contreras (MPA ’23), exec. director of @nychealthsystem.bsky.social/Lincoln, was honored by la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo for 25+ years of leadership serving NYC’s diverse communities. 🏥🗽

Learn more: buff.ly/yMISQzu

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 27d

Baruch College joins the nation in honoring the heroes and remembering the victims of the tragic events on September 11, 2001.

In the recovery efforts that followed, we reflect on the strength, resilience, and compassion of the community that came together and rebuilt.

#September11 #NeverForget

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · 28d

#ICYMI The Lawrence N. Field Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation was recognized yesterday at a special dedication ceremony, honoring its new namesake, Lawrence N. (Larry) Field (BBA, ’52). 🎉

Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Sep 4

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Sep 4

🌍🐾 Happy National Wildlife Day! See how Baruch’s #FacultyResearchers are contributing to wildlife sustainability:

🦌 Dr. Calamari’s @amnh.org exhibit explores the evolution of antlers.
🐜 Dr. Benston applies ant behavior to AI robotics.
🏞️ Dr. Kohli studies dragonflies adapting to pollution.

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Sep 2

✨ The Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College is where art and cultural dialogue meet. 🌎

From rotating exhibitions and artist talks to digital experiences on Bloomberg Connects, everyone is welcome to explore bold ideas and diverse voices. 🌱

Learn more here: buff.ly/DAelwrt

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Aug 28

🎉 On an exclusive @forbes.com college ranking list, Baruch College was recognized as a top “25 Colleges With the Highest Payoff” for delivering exceptional returns on investment and career outcomes through low debt and high post-graduate earnings.

Learn more here: buff.ly/lH4FMHM

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Aug 22

🎤 Baruch’s MD Miah (MS ’27) joined the New York Jobs CEO Council and @cunychancellor.bsky.social on Pix 11 news to share how the @cuny.edu–NY Jobs CEO Council partnership is transforming careers for thousands of New Yorkers. 💼

Watch the full segment here: buff.ly/6J3qP2T

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Aug 20

🌱 Most dragonflies vanish in polluted waters — but the blue dasher thrives.🔍

Baruch’s Dr. Manpreet Kohli’s research uncovers the reasons behind their resilience while also raising questions about urban development’s impact on ecosystems. 🌍

Read the full @nytimes.com feature here: buff.ly/8uaLwFE

Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Aug 20

🏛️ @marxe.baruch.cuny.edu alumni impact in government continues to soar as three MPA graduates are awarded Excelsior Service Fellowships—where they’ll shape policy and drive real-world change across New York State. 🏞️

Learn more here: buff.ly/9HfYsL6

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Aug 13

📞 When Italy-based luxury leather manufacturer Tivoli Group needed expert insights on export strategies for the U.S. market, Baruch’s Zicklin MBA students rose to the challenge. 💼🏙️

Read the full story here: buff.ly/ALMcip2

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#ZicklinMBA #GradSchool #BaruchCollege #ZicklinBusiness #CUNY

Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Aug 6

🥼⚛️ Baruch student researchers excelled and educated at @cuny.edu's 2025 Research Scholars Program / CUNY Immersive Research Experience (CRSP/CIRE) Symposium hosted at @laguardiacc.bsky.social this last July! ☀️🎉

Learn more here: buff.ly/6kW4m4y

#BaruchResearch #StudentResearch #BaruchCollege #CUNY

Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Aug 4

While Baruch's Dr. Sultan Catto is renowned for his contributions to the sciences, he is also a decorated poet.

In recognition of his contributions to literature, he will receive the World Congress of Poets (WCP) most prestigious distinction, an Honorary Doctorate in Literature, in September.

Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Jul 30

🇰🇿 Growing up in Kazakhstan, Aya Kikimova (MBA ’11) watched how her family built their own success. Now, as founder and CEO of her small business-centered agency, LeapEngine, Kikimova is taking learnings from her upbringing to help small businesses thrive. 🌱

Learn more: buff.ly/8I6T2VC

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Jul 25

❄️ In a breathtaking collection of images capturing the beauty of the Arctic, Baruch College's Professor Emeritus of Art Leonard Sussman transports viewers to a frozen landscape full of mystery and discovery. ✨✈️

Read the full story in the latest issue of #BaruchAlumniMagazine here: buff.ly/JlaTfBo

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Baruch College @baruch.cuny.edu · Jul 23

✈️🇭🇷 @baruchmarxe graduate student Maximillian Saltus (MIA ’26) has been awarded a coveted Boren Fellowship to study abroad at the University of Zagreb in Croatia.🎉

Learn more about Saltus's Public Service journey here: buff.ly/TFXCO0C

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#BorenFellow #BaruchCollege

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Marxe School @marxe.baruch.cuny.edu · Jul 22

🎓 Introducing the Online Executive Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education Administration at the #MarxeSchool!

Built for experienced professionals. 100% online. Fully asynchronous.
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#MarxeEdD #HigherEdLeadership #OnlineDoctorate

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