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As part of the CUNY SPS blog series spotlighting the CUNY SPS Youth Studies faculty, instructor and youth nonprofit administrator Eris Johnson-Smith was interviewed by Youth Studies Associate Professor Dr. Whitney Hollins. In the interview, Johnson-Smith discusses the pedagogical approaches that guide his teaching. Most importantly, Johnson-Smith reflects upon the importance of building connections and having fun.

This third installment of the CUNY SPS “Share Your Story” series, features a moving account by BA in Sociology student Courtney Brown, who describes her recent mental health struggles and how her time at CUNY SPS has helped her overcome some personal setbacks. Courtney Brown is now continuing on at SPS to pursue her MA is Disability Studies.

As part of the CUNY SPS blog's "Share Your Story" series, Health Services Administration student Rochelle Russell discusses the several books she’s published, her time at CUNY SPS, and what she plans to do next with her degree.

CUNY SPS Nursing Professor Dr. Jan Oosting wrote an informative and thought-provoking op-ed for the Bay Area Reporter. In her article, Dr. Oosting reviews the disparities in health care experienced by queer pregnant people as compared to the prenatal care available for heterosexual cisgender women. These inequalities often lead to devastating results. To break down the healthcare barriers that queer expectant parents encounter, Dr. Oosting offers healthcare practitioners easy and actionable steps for inclusive service.

Communications and Media student Genesis Fernandez reflects back on her time at CUNY SPS, her passion for legislation and social media, and what she plans to do next in this CUNY SPS blog interview.