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Weissman School at Baruch College

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The Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at Baruch College offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences, fostering critical thinking, communication, and global awareness to prepare students for various professional paths and civic engagement.

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QuantNet 2024 Rankings
200+
Full-time Faculty Members
Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
2,600+
Undergraduate Majors
Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
Baruch Students

Undergraduate

Meet Amina, Aspiring Neuroscientist

Amina is exploring the human brain while majoring in Psychology. Through Weissman’s undergraduate research programs, she’s preparing for medical school and beyond.

Begin Your Academic Journey

Baruch Students

Graduate

Meet Eli, Future Policy Leader

With a master’s in Public Affairs, Eli is learning to shape public policy through data and equity-driven decision-making—turning theory into impact.

Grow with Graduate Studies

Baruch Students

Working Professionals

Meet Sofia, Lifelong Learner and Educator

Sofia teaches by day and studies by night. Her MA in English Literature from Weissman is deepening her expertise and enriching her classroom.

Enhance Your Professional Path

Voices of Weissman
Stories That Inspire

"A history class with Professor Charlotte Brooks completely changed my academic path and helped me realize my true passion for understanding the past and its impact on the present."

Zoey Zhou
Zoey Zhou
History
Class of 2021

"The small classes and approachable professors at Weissman gave me the confidence and academic foundation I needed to succeed in veterinary school."

Katherine Chemas
Katherine Chemas
Biology
Class of 2020

"My time at Weissman was transformative. Leading The Ticker and interning at CNN and NBC gave me the skills and experience to launch my journalism career right after graduation."

Yelena Dzhanova
Yelena Dzhanova
Journalism
Class of 2019

"Weissman offered me both the flexibility and encouragement to pursue nursing while exploring my entrepreneurial interests. That balance was exactly what I needed to thrive."

Aygul Islamova
Aygul Islamova
Psychology
Class of 2018

"Designing the OurCUNY campaign logo was more than a project—it was an opportunity to blend creativity with impact and contribute to something larger than myself."

Milton Gordon
Milton Gordon
Graphic Communications
Class of 2025

"A history class with Professor Charlotte Brooks completely changed my academic path and helped me realize my true passion for understanding the past and its impact on the present."

Zoey Zhou
Zoey Zhou
History
Class of 2021

"The small classes and approachable professors at Weissman gave me the confidence and academic foundation I needed to succeed in veterinary school."

Katherine Chemas
Katherine Chemas
Biology
Class of 2020

"My time at Weissman was transformative. Leading The Ticker and interning at CNN and NBC gave me the skills and experience to launch my journalism career right after graduation."

Yelena Dzhanova
Yelena Dzhanova
Journalism
Class of 2019

"Weissman offered me both the flexibility and encouragement to pursue nursing while exploring my entrepreneurial interests. That balance was exactly what I needed to thrive."

Aygul Islamova
Aygul Islamova
Psychology
Class of 2018

"Designing the OurCUNY campaign logo was more than a project—it was an opportunity to blend creativity with impact and contribute to something larger than myself."

Milton Gordon
Milton Gordon
Graphic Communications
Class of 2025

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April 7, 2025

Alvi Khan Named Baruch College’s First Goldwater Scholar

Alvi Khan, a junior in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, recognizing her outstanding academic achievements and research in the sciences.

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Weissman Receives $2M Grant from Edmond J. Safra Foundation

The Weissman School has been awarded a transformative $2 million grant to support the digitization of the Edmond J. Safra Republic National Bank Archives, student scholarships, and a rotating visiting professorship across five disciplines.

Weissman Launches 2024–2029 Strategic Plan

Emphasizing collaboration, inclusion, care, and exploration, Weissman’s new strategic plan sets a bold vision for the next five years, developed through a community-wide workshop.

Philosophy Alumna Becomes Tech Executive

Kimberly Bloomston, a philosophy graduate from Weissman, now serves as Chief Product Officer at LiveRamp, showcasing the versatility of a liberal arts education.

Events

Weissman Receives $2M Grant from Edmond J. Safra Foundation

The Weissman School has been awarded a transformative $2 million grant to support the digitization of the Edmond J. Safra Republic National Bank Archives, student scholarships, and a rotating visiting professorship across five disciplines.

Weissman Launches 2024–2029 Strategic Plan

Emphasizing collaboration, inclusion, care, and exploration, Weissman’s new strategic plan sets a bold vision for the next five years, developed through a community-wide workshop.

Philosophy Alumna Becomes Tech Executive

Kimberly Bloomston, a philosophy graduate from Weissman, now serves as Chief Product Officer at LiveRamp, showcasing the versatility of a liberal arts education.