In the News

CUNY SPS Academic Community Leader and Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Jennifer McIntosh recently published in the Taylor and Francis' 'Issues in Mental Health Nursing Journal.' The article, "Visitation Restrictions in Inpatient Psychiatric Settings: A Call for Connected Healing," was published on July 19, 2024.

CUNY SPS Interim Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. Jennifer Sparrow joined Ray Lutzky on his podcast "Mastering the Next," where they discussed "What's Next for Adult Education and Professional Studies."

Two-time CUNY SPS graduate Molly Joyce ( Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies '21 and MA Disability Studies '23) composed the soundtrack for the ABC News Studios film, 'Patrice: The Movie.' The documentary examines the next frontier of marriage equality—disability. The film features a loving disabled couple who want to get married and spend their lives together—but they know that by even simply cohabitating, the government benefits they need to survive would be cut. The documentary is available to stream on Hulu.

CUNY SPS alum John Robinson (MA Disability Studies '23) was recently appointed as professor of practice at Syracuse University's College of Professional Studies' Office of Microcredentials. As a committed advocate for disability rights, Robinson will also help coordinate and scale the Workshop in Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities, a non-credit microcredential program designed to empower people with disabilities to either become entrepreneurs or to be better prepared for employment.

CUNY SPS' efforts to support students through credit for prior learning opportunities, as well as the Youth Studies program's work with young adults through the Working the Gap initiative, were discussed in the learning brief "Bold Solutions to Re-Engage." This report, published in Summer 2024 by The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation, highlights the latest programs and practices funded by the Foundation that strengthen college and career pathways for low-income New Yorkers.