NYU Steinhardt

Spotify launched a new way to curate and listen to music – and it has an NYU Steinhardt voice. Xavier Jernigan (MA '04), Director and Head of Cultural Partnerships at Spotify, is also the voice of the recently launched DJ feature.

Early in 2022, the Steinhardt program in Piano Studies partnered with Sunrise East 56, an assisted living community on the upper east side, to bring live performances to seniors. Initiated by NYU Silver School alumna Alyssa Friedman, the program is a favorite among the residents.

Co-authors Amy Whitaker, associate professor of visual arts administration, and Nora Burnett Abrams unveiled their new book at an event at NYU’s Institute of Fine Arts.

Lee’s donation will fund a scholarship and an annual symposium for the field.

For Learning Technology and Experience Design alum Jade Kearney (MA ’20), design is a vital tool in the quest for diversity.

Matt Gonzales, director of EJ-ROC, seeks to improve educational justice through research and community action.

An NYU Steinhardt researcher studied the impact BOXVR on the Oculus Rift had on teens’ stress and anxiety levels, cognitive function, and enjoyment of exercise.

A new speech therapy app helps kids facing persistent pronunciation challenges get "unstuck."

Associate Professor Alisha Ali uses research-based evaluation to understand and improve the efficacy of a NYC-based trauma treatment program for veterans to re-conceptualize their world through Shakespeare’s verse.