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NYU Steinhardt News

Where Theatre Meets Civic Engagement

As NYU Steinhardt’s Educational Theatre program celebrates 60 years, students are carrying its legacy of social engagement into the future.

Ask the Intern: Silviana Abreu at ATG Entertainment

A Steinhardt student studying Media, Culture, and Communication ended up working front-of-house in NYC’s Broadway theatres this summer.

Steinhardt First-Year Students Gain Mentored Research Experience in Undergrad Pilot Program

A full-school effort welcomes students into the research community through paid training and assistantships.

Research-Backed Tips for Avoiding Cyclospora—and the Next Outbreak

Food systems expert Carolyn Dimitri explains how foodborne illness happens and how to purchase, peel, and wash produce to minimize your risk.

Super Sonics: How BirdVox Tracks Migration with Sound

Steinhardt Professor and sound computing scientist Juan Pablo Bello uses AI to listen in on and track the migratory patterns of birds, the cacophony of New York City, and more.

Cool Course: Mind Playing Tricks on Me—Mental Health in Contemporary Music

Students analyze and critique songs from diverse artists and genres to explore mental health topics and related stigmas.

The Barney Arts Digest

Announcements from the Department of Art & Art Professions
Areas of Study: The Arts

Harding's Podcast "Switched on Pop" Debuts on Netflix

NYU Steinhardt Songwriting adjunct faculty member Charlie Harding is bringing his popular podcast Switched On Pop to Netflix as part of a new partnership between the Vox Media Podcast Network and the mega streaming platform.
Areas of Study: The Arts

A. Jordan Wright Elected to APA Council of Representatives to Champion "Whole Human" Care and Expanded Access

Following a term as 2025 President of the Society of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Associate Professor A. Jordan Wright was elected to represent the division on the APA Council of Representatives.

New Report: NYC Partnership for Math Equity Research Findings

Explore findings from the NYC Partnership for Math Equity’s study of Amplify Desmos Math digital lessons in NYC middle-grades classrooms.

Communicative Sciences and Disorders Alum’s Master’s Thesis Published in Field’s Flagship Journal

Madelyn Escario (MS ’25) is the initial author of research that will appear in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research.

The Barney Arts Digest

Announcements from the Department of Art & Art Professions
Areas of Study: The Arts

Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness in NYC

More than 154,000 NYC students were living in temporary housing during the 2024-2025 school year. This brief summarizes insights from research on the educational impacts of student homelessness and promising NYC interventions.

James Dashow and Anna Silvia Bombi Dashow Establish Endowment at NYU Steinhardt to Support Mid- and Late-Career Composers

The endowment will support multiple initiatives, including the creation of the James Dashow Archive and a commissioning program for new works from experienced composers.

New Research from Steinhardt Explores When Suppressing Emotions Impacts Mental Health

A new study from the Clinical/Counseling Psychology (CNPS) PhD program offers a more nuanced understanding of how emotion suppression affects psychological well-being.

Announcing the Jack and Cherry Knott Endowed Scholarship

The scholarship will support NYU Steinhardt undergraduates in fulfillment of the NYU Promise.

Metro Center Hosts Fourth Annual Equity Now Conference

Educators, youth, and community members discussed elevating culturally responsive practices even in challenging times.

Third-Grade Impulses Linked to Lower Academic Achievement and Education into Adulthood

Children who showed larger spikes in activity by the end of the school day were found to have lower math and reading scores in school and fewer years of education as adults.

Music Tech’s Moon Ha Organizes Mise-En Festival of Contemporary Music

The festival features six concerts of new music as well as panel discussions and workshops at Mise-En’s new Harlem venue—and at NYU and Brooklyn College.

NYU PAA Welcomes Evgeniya Kondrashina as Clinical Assistant Professor

Evgeniya Kondrashina's appointment reinforces the program’s ongoing commitment to preparing graduates for leadership on the global stage through internationally engaged research and creative work.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Fulbright Scholar Dr. Raphaela Henze Joins PAA as Research Affiliate

During her time at NYU, Dr. Henze will share her research and offer lectures on international cultural management, as well as on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Revolutionary Mothering: Black Mothers' Vision for the 2024 Presidential Agenda

New research from NYU Applied Psychology highlights Black mothers’ policy priorities and political advocacy ahead of the 2024 election.

NYU Steinhardt Alumni Win 2026 Tony Awards

The June 7 awards recognized artistic excellence in live Broadway theatre.