Alumni Stories
Alejandro Espinosa on Overcoming Autism and Finding a Path into Public Service at the Colin Powell School
Alejandro Espinosa first visited the City College campus as a five-year-old learning to ride a bike with his uncle. Little did he know that he would later become a Climate…
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A New Strategic Direction: Punit Arora on Becoming the New Economics Department Chair
Can you share a little about your background and how you made the decision to go into academia? Truth be told, it was an accidental decision to get into academia. I…
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Camden Malone ’23: Championing Global Health and Human Rights
A graduate of CCNY’s Master’s in International Affairs program, Camden Malone has dedicated his career to addressing global challenges in health, climate, and human rights. Inspired by a conversation with…
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Professor Matthew G. Nagler on How Altruism Can Help Fight Climate Change
Professor Matthew G. Nagler of the Department of Economics and Business and City College alumnus Fatjon Kaja, now a Lecturer in Law and Economics at the University of Amsterdam, have…
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Prash Naidu’s Journey in Environmental and Health Justice
Dr. Prash Naidu, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at CCNY, leverages his rich cultural heritage and unconventional academic path to challenge systemic inequities through research and advocacy. His work spans environmental…
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Master in International Affairs Program Launches New Internship Program with UN Foundation
We are pleased to announce that, thanks to Colin Powell School alumnus Camden Malone, the City College Master of International Affairs (MIA) program has established an invaluable internship partnership with…
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Powell School Receives New Grant from Mellon Foundation to Advance Environmental Justice in the South Bronx
The Colin Powell School has been awarded a $490,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to launch SUSTAIN-NYC: Storytelling for Urban Sustainability and Transformation in New York City. In partnership with…
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Powell School Receives Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Grant to Incubate Health Leadership Institute
The Colin Powell School has been awarded a $500,000 planning grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to establish the Health and Opportunity Leadership Institute (HOLI). Led by Dr. Dave A. Chokshi,…
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Championing Housing Justice and Community Engagement
Professor Yana Kucheva, interim chair of the Sociology Department at CCNY, explores the intricate intersections of housing, social inequality, and justice, She is also deeply engaged in community-based research. Currently…
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Societal Perspectives
In the academic realm, Professor Larry Au stands out for his interdisciplinary scholarship. Originally from Los Angeles and Hong Kong, Au has spent the last decade in New York City….
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Cultivating Leaders!
Bobby Derival, Executive Director of the MPA Program at the Colin Powell School, is passionate about creating positive social change through education and mentorship.Derival’s background as a public health practitioner…
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The Diversity of This Community Reflects the Diversity of N.Y. Itself
Influenced by his parents’ activism as opponents of the war in Vietnam and supporters of civil rights, Political Science professor Bruce Cronin developed a passion for international politics, particularly human…
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The Students Are the Heart and Soul of the Institution
Professor of Economics Marta Bengoa is the first woman to achieve full professor status in Economics at CCNY, and as such values her role as a mentor, particularly for women…
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Professor Diana Greenwald: “I Learn Something New from my Students Every Day”
Professor Diana Greenwald’s academic journey was profoundly influenced by the post-9/11 era and the subsequent Middle East conflicts. Her academic focus revolves around the examination of local Palestinian politics in…
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