The class of 2018 was the largest graduating class in the history of the College, with more than 3,700 graduates. This year’s graduates strived hard to reach their full potential while at John Jay—leading clubs, serving their communities, and conducting original research—and the evidence of their success is abundantly clear. Eleven students from John Jay’s inaugural Accelerate, Complete and Engage (ACE) Program will graduate in just three years, along side one of our first Prison-to-College Pipeline (P2CP) students. Our seniors won numerous prestigious awards, fellowships and scholarships, including the Fulbright, Watson, Gilman and Salk. And, many of our graduates were accepted to prominent law, medical and graduate schools, while others are pursuing ambitious careers in law enforcement, healthcare, public management, marketing and government. In many cases, our students have accomplished all this while also fulfilling significant responsibilities outside the college. Their success will undoubtedly inspire future John Jay scholars. Read more...
