In the News

CUNY SPS alum Phara Souffrant Forrest, a graduate of the BS in Nursing program, was named to the 2023 Brooklyn Power 100 list. Forrest was listed as #16 in recognition for her work in the New York State Assembly, where she advocates for progressive policies such as statewide programs to provide social safety nets.

Allan Goldstein, an author, lecturer, and alum of the CUNY SPS MA in Disability Studies program (Class of 2015), describes how his younger brother Fred survived the Willowbrook State School, an institution on Staten Island for people with disabilities that became notorious in the 1970s for its neglect and abuse of residents. Once Fred got out, Goldstein saw his brother’s many talents that had never been nurtured. In this PBS NewsHour Brief But Spectacular short video, Goldstein shares his story and offers his take on how everybody can learn.

CUNY SPS is highlighted in this article about CUNY's latest plans to expand the number of fully online degree programs offered over the next seven years.

Dr. James W. Brown, a science educator and adjunct faculty member in the CUNY SPS health information management program, presented at the 2023 International Higher Education Teaching & Learning Association conference in Scotland. His talk, "Teaching Science Online Worldwide," explored how online science courses can help re-invent the science experience.

CUNY SPS students Irene Mei Zhi Shum (Advanced Certificate in Management) and Grant Bremer (BA in Liberal Studies) joined the Virtual All CUNY StorySLAM Program in Spring 2023. On May 17, they presented their stories at the Moth All CUNY Grand Slam Storytellers.