The first-ever South Asian woman to become a doctor studied in Philadelphia
Anandibai Joshee, who graduated from the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1886, receives new recognition on what would be her 159th birthday.
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U.S. Census revamped to better count Middle Eastern and Latino groups
A new rule announced Thursday is intended to yield a more accurate census of people with Hispanic, Middle Eastern and North African heritage.
Baruch College Students Win Gilman International Scholarships
The winning students—six from the Zicklin School of Business and one from the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences— will study abroad during the 2024 January Intercession or the spring 2024 semester.
Baruch College’s Joyce Chan Named a 2024 Schwarzman Scholar
Baruch College alumna Joyce Chan has been named a 2024 Schwarzman Scholar, one of the world’s most prestigious fellowship programs for graduate students. She was selected for this year’s 150-member cohort out of 4,200 applications received worldwide
1 in 10 Asian Americans live in poverty. Their experiences vary widely, research says
The report was part of a set of research published Wednesday to capture Asian Americans in economic hardship on a quantitative and qualitative scale. The project drew from focus groups, as well as census and survey data.
Council Member Julie Won and LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams Celebrate the Women of Queens
Council Member Julie Won (26th District) and LaGuardia Community College/CUNY President Kenneth Adams co-hosted an event on March 22 honoring nine women from the Queens community for their selfless dedication, commitment to community service, and hard work. The “Celebrating the Women of Queens” event is held annually during Women’s History Month.