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Rachel Kerr, an adjunct instructor in the CUNY SPS General Education program, was awarded the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching for the 2023-24 academic year.

The CUNY SPS MS in Data Science has earned a number 2 ranking from TechGuide in its listing of the nation's most affordable programs. The degree program was selected from among the top 25 institutions for providing exceptional educational opportunities at an affordable cost. This recognition underscores CUNY SPS' dedication to delivering outstanding education while remaining accessible to students.

Dr. Joseph Foy, a professor in the CUNY SPS Business programs, recently co-published an article for the Journal of Forensic Accounting Research with J.V. Sampath, J. A. DiGabriele, and H. Abbu. The paper, "The Effects of Message Quotes on Tax Compliance," examines the effects of regulatory focus and regulatory fit theories on taxpayer compliance when taxpayers are exposed to predetermined quotes by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or other tax authority officials.

CUNY SPS MS Business and Leadership alum Sara Yahia (2019) was recently named to the 40 Under 40 list compiled by the Arab America Foundation. Yahia, a member of the CUNY SPS Alumni Engagement Council, is an HR expert and has published several books exploring societal issues.

Melanie Lorek, assistant professor of Sociology and Human Relations, published a review essay, "Post-Socialist Architecture and Memories in Berlin and Beyond," in the Journal of Urban History.