“With everything that’s happening in the world, it’s important for allies to show up and show that they’re supporting undocumented students.” – Cynthia Carvajal In a public display of solidarity,...

Labor trafficking thrives in the shadows. Its’ victims are often the most vulnerable among us—recently arrived immigrants, undocumented workers, domestic workers, the disabled, and young people...

Convened by State Assemblymember and Correction Committee Chair David Weprin, in partnership with the Legal Action Center and the Prisoner Reentry Institute of John Jay College, more than 30 experts...

John Jay College is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a roster of events dedicated to highlighting the many achievements and contributions African-Americans have made to this country. As a...

This semester’s Faculty Development Day, held on January 24, provided the opportunity for faculty to come together as a community, and it gave them the chance to learn about new tools, strategies,...

As Associate Provost and Dean of Research for John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Anthony Carpi, Ph.D. knew the College’s status as a Minority Serving and Hispanic Serving Institution made him well...

Researchers at the John Jay Research & Evaluation Center ( JohnJayREC ) are evaluating the effectiveness of the city’s latest experiment at curbing violence by analyzing data, looking at the...

Veronica Pacheco, ’18, was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador, but when it comes to learning, the world is her classroom. “I’m a big believer in trying new things, meeting...

During this year’s Freshman and Transfer Student Orientations—held on January 15, 16, and 17—spirits were high, friendships were made, and hopes were set for the future. As President Karol V. Mason...

Jay-Z, one of the most celebrated rappers of our time, has never been shy about his social justice opinions. Continuing his justice work on projects like Rest in Power , a Trayvon Martin documentary...