The Brooklyn College Foundation was a bridge between the Brownsville neighborhood of my childhood and the world. The education I received eventually gave me the foundation necessary to compete in my chosen profession.

Barry Feirstein, '74, is an active member of the Board of Trustees of the Brooklyn College Foundation (BCF) and highly regarded in the investment world.

Like so many other Brooklyn College graduates through the years, Jay Newman, ’68, was a teacher. Though he left his native Brooklyn after graduating from the College, he always remained committed to his alma mater.

My story is probably a lot like yours. I knew from infancy that admission to a CUNY school guaranteed a world-class education and unrivaled opportunity. At Brooklyn College, I studied with professors whose influence is deeply ingrained.

Brooklyn College has made a tremendous impact on the lives of our donors...