As the end of 2023 approaches, we’re highlighting some of our most viewed news articles of the year.
#10 John Jay/Google Partnership Helps Boost Grad Rate by 32 Points
By partnering with Google and DataKind, our community harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to raise senior graduation rates by 32 points in only two years.
#9 Adjunct Professor John Benoit Promoted to NYPD Chief of Personnel
“Getting this job is the honor of my career,” says Benoit, who has over 33 years of NYPD experience.
#8 Aliesha Hetnarine ’25 Conducts Pivotal STEM Research
While engaging in a summer research program, Aliesha Hetnarine worked on modifying a molecular biology technique used to separate conjugated polyelectrolytes. “My hope is that this research leads to a better understanding of the behavior and properties of polyelectrolytes and can be applied in the forensic field.”
#7 Taína Valentín ’23: Three Internships Lead to Scholarship & Acceptance to Six Law Schools
After interning at multiple non-profits and completing a judicial internship with Justice Wilma Guzman ’78, Taína Valentín was accepted into six law schools—including top 20 institutions.
#6 Celebrating the Accomplishments of Our 2023 Malcolm/King Award Winners
As a part of our Black History Month celebration, we proudly shared the award-winning projects, perspectives, and career aspirations of our 2023 Malcolm/King winners.
#5 Reem Hamaida ’23 Awarded Full Scholarship to Georgetown Law
With the help of Dr. Jodie Roure’s Rising Scholars of Justice program, Reem Hamaida fulfilled her goal of attending law school.
#4 Mariska Hargitay Receives Honorary Degree at Commencement ’23
Hargitay embodies the College’s justice-focused mission with her work helping survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.
#3 Behind the Badge: NYPD Inspector Victoria Perry ’13, ’20 Strengthens Community Relations
“Throughout my career I’ve been able to put my John Jay knowledge into practice daily,” says Victoria Perry ’13, ’20, Executive Officer of the New York City Police Department Community Affairs Bureau.
#2 John Jay Ranked #2 for Criminal Justice and #11 for Best Hispanic Serving Institution Nationwide for 2023
Niche ranked John Jay #2 in the nation for criminal justice, #5 for best public college in New York, and #11 for best Hispanic-Serving Institution.
#1 Valedictorian Sara Elshaer ’23 Lands Job with FBI
“Getting a job offer from the FBI has been a dream come true,” says Sara Elshaer ’23. “There are not many hijabi women working in law enforcement and I’m excited to represent people who look like me.”
