Alum Michael Prettyman’s thangka of White Tara hangs in the CUNY BA office, and brings joy to all those who visit. Read the story behind the artwork here.
Commencement Speech by John Hughes (Irish Sociology Studies, ’05)
CUNY BA alum John Hughes says, “I applied to be the student speaker at the (CUNY BA) commencement at Cooper Union; I was shocked when I was accepted! I spoke on 6/7/2005 right before the Deputy Mayor. It was overwhelming but I got some laughs and many people thanked me afterwards.” Read the entire speech here.
Regina Mullen (Film Studies, ’76)
Read what 1976 CUNY BA grad Regina Mullen has to say about her time in the newly established program.
Ann Marie Doering, Registrar
- Phone: (212) 817-8231
- Email: annmarie.doering09@cunyba.cuny.edu
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First CUNY BA Newsletter
Check out the very first CUNY BA Newsletter. Learn more about how it started, and read the entire Newsletter.
Memo inviting members to the first CUNY BA University Committee meeting
Check out a memo inviting committee members to the first CUNY BA University Committee meeting. Learn more about the committee and read the entire document.
The Board of Higher Education Resolution establishing a new CUNY Baccalaureate degree
Check out the entire Board of Higher Education resolution document that established the CUNY BA program in 1971. Learn more about and read the document yourself.
Our History
The City University of New York was established by an act of the State Legislature in 1961 and thereafter the University was authorized to award the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. In 1969, the Board of Higher Education recommended that…
In Memory of Regina Matthews
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Regina Matthews, a beloved member of our CUNY Baccalaureate community who worked with us as Coordinator of Alumni Affairs, Scholarships, and Special Events. Her dedication to our program…
The Thomas W. Smith Academic Fellowship (Award for Academic Excellence)
Thomas W. Smith Academic Fellowships are funded through a donation by Mr. Thomas W. Smith to recognize academic excellence. Subject to maintenance of good academic standing, awards are renewable until the recipient completes their minimum degree requirements.