Alumni reside in over 65 countries. Other than the United States where 93% of Steinhardt alumni reside, the largest number of alumni can be found in China, Korea, Japan, Canada, and the UK.
Welcome to the NYU Steinhardt alumni community! With more than 89,000 active alumni from around the world, it's easy to stay in touch.
Connect online or in person, take advantage of special resources, and learn how Steinhardt graduates are changing the world.
Spirit of Steinhardt Alumni Award Recipients
Join us in celebrating the 2024 recipients of our alumni award! Their combined work, achievements and ambitions reflect the five mission pillars of the School - Social Impact, Values-Driven Leadership, Innovation, Striving for Excellence and Global Engagement.
Meet Our Awardees
Alumni in Action
Elena Shaddow on the Importance of Passing the Torch
Elena Shaddow got her start on Broadway in Les Miserables when she was in her senior year at Steinhardt. She likes to say she is a Steinhardt success story. In this interview, she shares the importance of passing on the torch, learning from those with experience and why NYU Steinhardt is the place to be for a future career in vocal performance.
Celebrating African American Botanical Traditions with the NYBG
Food Studies alum Scott Alves Barton discusses his work with the three-year African American Garden project at the New York Botanical Garden.
Education and Social Policy Alum Erik Shell Leverages Data Analytics for Chicago Government
NYU Steinhardt alum Erik Shell (MA ’20, Education and Social Policy) is the director of strategic planning and impact for the City of Chicago’s Department of Family.
Stay Connected
NYU Steinhardt's Office of Alumni Relations, in partnership with University Development and Alumni Relations, hosts engaging events across the US and internationally that feature notable faculty and alumni. Explore our events calendar and please take a moment to update your contact information so we can share the latest news and accomplishments from the Steinhardt community.
Update Now Alumni Event CalendarAlumni Benefits
As part of the NYU alumni community of almost half-a-million, you are eligible for global and local discounts, career services, a lifetime NYU email address, and access to other online resources.
Access Your BenefitsNYU Steinhardt Dean’s Alumni Advisory Board
This Board will offer guidance and input to help fulfill our vision of being the leading school in the world devoted to a holistic understanding of, and commitment to, human development across the lifespan.
Meet Our Board Members
Give Back to NYU Steinhardt
The financial support of Steinhardt’s alumni, friends, and faculty makes all the difference in our efforts to maintain and enhance our distinct scholarship programs and faculty research and to develop new initiatives and educational opportunities.
Make a GiftAlumni at a Glance
Area of Study
- Education 41%
- Health 13%
- Media Studies 6%
- The Arts 17%
- Other/Unknown 23%
49%
of alumni graduated from Steinhardt's founding in 1890-1993. 34% graduated between 1994-2014.
"As an alum, I hope to continue to mentor and be a resource for Steinhardt students looking to take on student affairs as their passion, a profession that has given so much to me.”
Michelle Van-Ess Grant (ALT, `03)
"The diverse nature of Steinhardt fits me perfectly, as I work in education, philanthropy, and innovation. It is truly a unique place for people interested in having a positive impact in the world."
Parker Lynch (T&L, `13)
“As a student, NYU’s diversity and placement in the heart of NYC opened my perspective - it gave me constant inspiration for opportunities in my career. Staying connected with this alumni community has been truly invigorating!”
Mickela Mallozzi (MPAP, `05)