Baruch Business Academy Joins Forces with LaGuardia Community College
President S. David Wu (center) with the Business Academy team (left to right): Director of Community Partnerships Annie Forman, Executive Director of Undergraduate Programs Sonali Hazarika, Interim Dean Paquita Davis-Friday, and Interim Associate Dean Marios Koufaris.
Zicklin MBA Alum Creates LGBTQ+ Scholarship
Eric Pliner (MBA, ’10; center), the keynote speaker at Baruch’s first annual LGBTQ+ Lavender Graduation ceremony, has launched the Pliner-Bloom Family Scholarship to support Zicklin graduate students who demonstrate active support and a dedication to advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.
Zicklin School Launches Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
“Our vision is to become a hub of entrepreneurship within CUNY,” says Scott Newbert, PhD, about the Zicklin School’s brand-new Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which was launched on July 1. Dr. Newbert, who is the chair of the new department, sat down with Zicklin News to tell us more.
Zicklin Teams Place First and Second in Cyber Case Competition
In May, a team of Zicklin School undergraduate and graduate students placed first in the Student Cybersecurity Case Study Competition, organized by the New York metropolitan chapter of ISACA, an international professional association focused on risk governance. A team of Zicklin School undergraduates took second place in the same contest.
Zicklin MBA Grad Is the Boss of Moss
A few weeks before graduation, Omar Alrifai (MBA, ’23) won first prize at CUNY CLASH, an annual business pitch competition sponsored by CUNY Startups and held at the Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship. His idea? A moss wall on the Clivner=Field Plaza that will double as a natural air filter.
July Webinar: Artificial Intelligence: Where Is It Taking Us?
What is generative AI? How might it be used in creative works, and what are the implications for intellectual property? How could it be used in finance, business, and the workplace in general? Are there ways that young people use AI that might surprise their parents, older colleagues, and teachers? What are the legal and ethical challenges brought about by generative AI? How should we approach these challenges? Larry Zicklin (BBA, ’57) discusses these questions with Yafit Lev-Aretz and Nizan Packin (pictured, left to right), both professors in the Zicklin School Department of Law. With an introduction by Interim Dean Paquita Davis-Friday and a Q&A session moderated by Associate Dean Gwen Webb.
Zicklin in the Media
Recent graduate Blake Augustus (MBA, ’23) sang the national anthem at the Baruch College commencement ceremony.
Alumnus Bianco Bambaren (BBA, ’23) was profiled in El Diario de Nueva York (in Spanish).
Alumna Carolina Castillo (BBA, ’23) was profiled in El Diario de Nueva York (in Spanish).
Alumnus Drew de Leon (BBA, ’06) was named to Billboard‘s 2023 Indie Power Players list.
Interim dean Paquita Davis-Friday was appointed to the advisory board of the Independent Budget Office (IBO) by the NYC Public Advocate and the NYC Comptroller.
Professor Marc Edelman (Department of Law) wrote about the PGA Tour’s merger with LIV Golf for Forbes and The Atlantic.
Recent graduate Dean Gavindane (MBA, ’23) is now lead marketing manager – portfolio marketing for AT&T in Austin, TX.
Recent graduate Sophie Haas (MBA, ’23) is now an affordable housing development associate at The Albanese Organization.
Professor Molly Kern (Narendra Paul Loomba Department of Management) co-authored an article on effective teamwork for AACSB Insights.
Interim Associate Dean Marios Koufaris (Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics) was recognized as a Distinguished Member – Cum Laude by the Association of Information Systems.
Professor Nizan Geslevich Packin (Department of Law) was quoted in the Financial Times on AI’s use in fintech.
Alumnus Sriyas Pande (MS, ’15) has joined RCLCO Fund Advisors as vice president.
Lecturer Allison Lehr Samuels (Narendra Paul Loomba Department of Management) co-authored an article on effective teamwork for AACSB Insights.
Alumnus Daniel Ugalde (BBA, ’23) was profiled in El Diario de Nueva York (in Spanish).
Undergraduate Michelle Ye (BBA, ’25) was named a 2023 Spectrum Scholar by Charter Communications.
Zicklin Events
All events are virtual unless otherwise stated.
Graduate Admissions Live Chat Q&A
July 5, 11 – 11:30 am
Graduate Admissions Live Chat Q&A
July 19, 11 – 11:30 am
Learn more about Zicklin’s graduate and executive programs by registering for information sessions, open houses, and webinars here.
