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. “...

“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...

“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...

“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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

John Jay College Study: Rise in shootings disproportionately affects neighborhoods with significant social and economic disadvantages (New York, NY)— New research from John Jay College of Criminal...