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President Marcia V. Keizs Panelist of Historically Black Colleges and Universities - York College President Marcia V. Keizs served as a panelist of Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ (HBCU) Presidents during the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Annual Conference held recently at the Hilton New York Hotel in Manhattan. Jun 18, 2009
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Teacher Education Professor Scores Big Grant - Dr. Leslie Keiler, an assistant professor in York College’s Department of Teacher Education, recently received a nearly $1 million grant to create a program called the Robert Noyce Mathematics and Science Teachers (MaST) Scholars Program at York College. Jun 16, 2009
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Recent York Grad Learns From Alum’s Example - Accounting major, David Haynes, has just graduated with honors from York College armed with a job offer from the company of a proud (York) alumnus. Jun 12, 2009
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Retired 'New York's Bravest' Graduates From York - Michael D'Amico had passed York College countless times on his way to work as a firefighter stationed in South Jamaica; so when he retired four years ago, higher education beckoned and he chose York for his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (PE). May 28, 2009
Department of Social Sciences
Dr. Rosenthal is a Professor of Social Work at York College and The Graduate Center. She teaches social research and social policy. Her research focuses on 1) stressors (e.g., perceived racial discrimination, exposure to violence) and psycho-social outcomes among older adolescents; and on 2) factors (e.g., emotional social support, religiosity) that protect individuals from negative outcomes to stressors. Dr. Rosenthal has received continuous NIH funding since 1996. She has mentored more than 2 dozen students in multiple disciplines. Dr. Rosenthal is considered one of 15 “leading U.S. social work researchers” in undergraduate social work programs.
