Baruch College Archives

Municipal Building in NYC is shown with the word MANHATTAN engraved in stone

How ‘Government Activists’ Use the System to Help Undocumented Immigrants

September 24, 2020

Despite federal crackdowns on undocumented immigrants, in some cities activists are working from within local governments to offer protections and rights to vulnerable groups. Read more ›

Does Participatory Budgeting Change How Money Is Spent In New York?

July 1, 2020

| Baruch College

A new study asks whether participatory budgeting actually changes the way public money is spent in New York. Research says no. Read more ›

Could Immigrant-Labor Partnerships Be the Key to Socio-Economic Justice?

June 2, 2020

| Baruch College

A new study analyzes the impact of local context on immigrant-labor partnership strategies in three cities: San Francisco, Chicago, and Houston. Read more ›

For DACA Applicants, Community Support Can Make a Difference

May 27, 2020

| Baruch College

How do community factors impact whether and how someone applies for DACA? A new paper sheds light on the challenges that line the path to DACA. Read more ›

The Startling History of America’s Favorite Drug — Coffee

May 18, 2020

| Baruch College

A new book uncovers the shocking, centuries-long history of coffee, from its use by Sufi monks to its status as the world's most beloved drink. Read more ›

The Vibration of Your Phone May Be Impacting You More Than You Know

May 14, 2020

| Baruch College

A new study has found that technologies with a tactile component — like vibrating phones and buzzing Fitbits —can have a positive impact on the person with the device. Read more ›

The Secret Art of Crowdfunding

May 12, 2020

| Baruch College

A new research paper identifies three main drivers of crowdfunding campaigns, as Prof. Chul Kim uncovers the ins and outs of the funding effort. Read more ›

Listening to Music While You Work from Home? Maybe You Shouldn’t

April 17, 2020

| Baruch College, The Graduate Center

A new study looks at the effects of listening to music while you work. As it turns out, that playlist may not be as beneficial as you thought. Read more ›

The stony coral (Oculina patagonica) after being exposed to acidic ocean condition (pH 7.4) after two months and four months. (Credit: Moaz Fine and Dan Tchernov)

The Next Extinction May Be On the Way — But Stony Corals Could Survive

March 17, 2020

| Baruch College, The Graduate Center

Sixty-six million years ago, when the most recent major extinction killed off 80% of animal species, stony corals survived. And they could make it through the next extinction. Read more ›