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CUNY SPS Nursing Professor Dr. Jan Oosting writes a thoughtful op-ed for Bay Area Reporter, America's longest continuously-published and highest circulation LGBTQIA+ newspaper. In this article, Dr. Oosting discusses the role of healthcare providers, namely nurses, in addressing some of the rollbacks, fears, and uncertainty surrounding LGBTQIA+ healthcare rights amidst Trump's second term.

CUNY proudly presented its inaugural “50 Under 50” alumni list this past August. CUNY SPS alum and "50 under 50" inductee Emily Towner (Communications and Media ’16)), who is now in England attending the University of Cambridge as she pursues her doctorate in psychology, shares her takeaways about receiving this honor.

In a recent Forbes article, Dr. Arthur O'Connor, Academic Director of the MS in Data Science and BS in Information Science at CUNY SPS, examines how AI's dominance is eroding the 'social' essence of social media platforms. He highlights that AI-driven algorithms have contributed to increased isolation. Dr. O'Connor calls for a reevaluation of technology's role in our lives, emphasizing the need to preserve authentic connections in the digital age.

In his latest piece published on Unite.AI, Dr. Arthur O'Connor, Department Head of Data and Information Science Degrees at CUNY SPS, reflects on the implications of China's DeepSeek R1 model. He emphasizes that the advancements in generative AI now encompass cognitive reasoning, urging a reevaluation of how these technologies are changing humanity.

Assistant Professor and Academic Director of Communication and Media Dr. Elizabeth Alsop recently published the book "Elaine May," which explores the eponymous filmmaker's body of work. Dr. Alsop will discuss the book at an upcoming Public Programs event on February 19th at The Graduate Center.