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MSN recently reposted an Axios article that quoted Dr. Diane Merians Penaloza, professor of Online Business Programs. Dr. Penaloza offered her insights about a recent retail collaboration at Target, saying that the big box retailer has "mastered the idea of drop culture."

CUNY SPS Student Development and Leadership Coordinator Reshma Jaigobin has a special in-depth profile by their alma mater, Guttman Community College

CUNY SPS student Amy Cancryn (BA Sociology '25) has founded NexisNeo, a marketing firm that crafts content for electric vehicles and clean tech. Drawing from her sociology studies at CUNY SPS, Cancryn recently published an analysis on the NexisNeo website about Europe’s electric vehicle adoption challenges. She identifies and defines a “Green Divide" in which critical socioeconomic barriers and policy contradictions prevent the majority of European households from transitioning to electric mobility.

In an article for LGBTQ Nation, CUNY SPS Nursing Professor Dr. Jan Oosting draws on her experience as a healthcare professional and offers solutions to overcome the mounting disparities in healthcare faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Oosting's approach underscores the importance of equity and compassion in providing healthcare. While reflecting on the LGBTQ+ community's longstanding legacy of resilience, Dr. Oosting advocates for the critical role of prevention, collective care, and mental health awareness to offset ongoing social and political challenges.

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at CUNY SPS earned an impressive #12 ranking for affordability in the Affordable Degree Guide 2024 list of Online Bachelor's in Sociology programs. The program was recognized among the top institutions for providing outstanding educational opportunities at an affordable cost while maintaining accessibility and academic rigor.