Commencement 2022 Highlights
Commencement 2022 Highlights: Classes of '22, '21 & '20
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Senior Spotlight: Saaif Alam ’22 Plans for Law School, Elected Office
“I actually was born with an invisible disability. In high school, transitioning from special education to general education to an honors class was a journey for me, but I made it to John Jay,” says...
Senior Spotlight: Foluke Lord-Baird ’22, Mental Health Advocate, Co-Founds Non-Profit
Foluke Lord-Baird ’22 transferred to John Jay, his dream school, during the pandemic and found support from two student clubs: John Jay Productions, which focuses on video production, music...
Senior Spotlight: Christina Gonzalez ’22 Aims for Ph.D., STEM Career
Before coming to John Jay College, first-generation student Christina Gonzalez ’22 felt lost. “I wasn’t proud of myself, and had no real sense of direction. That all changed when I came to John Jay...
Senior Spotlight: Michelle Rebay ’22 Unlocks Internship with Bilingual Skills
Michelle Rebay ’22 grew up in a community of Spanish speakers in Long Island. “I always feel completely at home when I’m in Spanish-speaking communities,” says Rebay, who double majored in...
Senior Spotlight: José Galván ’22 Earns Full Scholarship for Biology Ph.D. at NYU
“My first semester at John Jay I straight up failed every single class except for one,” says José Galván ’22, a cell and molecular biology major from the Bronx. “Once I addressed a lot of the issues...
Senior Spotlight: Veteran Kevin Torres ’22 To Earn Chemistry Ph.D. at NYU
“Without the Veteran’s Center and PRISM, I don’t think I would be attending NYU’s Ph.D. chemistry program in the fall,” says Kevin Torres ’22, a forensic science major who recently received the...
Senior Spotlight: Yi-Chen Wu ’22 Overcomes Disability, Becomes Co-Valedictorian
When Yi-Chen Wu ’22 was 15 years old, she came to the United States from Taiwan to attend high school. Sitting in her classes, she felt alienated because of the language barrier and culture shock. “...
Senior Spotlight: Co-Valedictorian Jennifer Abreu ’22 Fulfills Her Mother’s Final Wish
“When I found out I was valedictorian, the first person I wanted to tell was my mom,” says Jennifer Abreu ’22, a first-generation college student graduating with a 4.0 GPA. “Unfortunately, she passed...
Senior Spotlight: Imani Brown ’22 Graduates Early, Heads to Law School
“I graduated early, in just three and a half years,” says Imani Brown ’22, a criminal justice major from Brooklyn. “Because of John Jay, I was able to figure out my career, the type of law I wanted...
Senior Spotlight: Angel Familia ’22, NYPD, Advocates for Deaf Community
“As the child of two deaf adults, my first language was American Sign Language.” —Angel Familia ’22 When New York City Police Department (NYPD) Officer Angel Familia ’22 was in elementary school his...
Senior Spotlight: Monae Ollivierre ’22 Overcomes Adversity, Wins Award, Excels at John Jay
Monae Ollivierre ’22, who is earning her B.A. in Human Services and Community Justice, knows that living with a disability can be a challenge and a superpower. “I see my learning disability as an...
Jewish American Heritage Month: Philanthropy, Education, Community
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, Hillel members gathered for a roundtable to reflect on their culture, religion, identity, and history. Here, they share their perspectives and experiences...
City Council Member Shahana Hanif Joins John Jay to Celebrate AAPI Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we’re delighted to welcome the Honorable Shahana Hanif , New York City Council Member, on Wednesday, May 11 at 1:40-2:50 p.m. As a part...
Research on the Rise: Investigation by Associate Professor Gohar Petrossian Identifies Key Players in Illegal International Fishing
“Research sits at the core of our mission to educate for justice,” says President Karol V. Mason. Research performed by our faculty, students, and alumni impact our advocacy for a more just world...
John Jay College Ranked 14th For Best Value Nationwide
April 2022 -- John Jay College was ranked #14 in the Top 100 Best Value Colleges & Universities for 2022 by College Consensus. The recognition is based on college affordability—schools with the...
