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Despite Prevalence, Survey Reveals Lack of Public Awareness of Swallowing Disorder Dysphagia

Only a quarter of adults know about dysphagia, a fraction of those aware of insomnia and vertigo.

Steinhardt Launches Sustainability Group

The group will advance sustainability research, programming, and practice through an interdisciplinary approach.

NYU Steinhardt Ranks #6 Among Best Graduate Schools of Education

The School climbed two spots on U.S. News & World Report's list since last year.

Q&A with Delaney Durbin, 2025 Afternoon Graduation Ceremony Student Speaker

Delaney Durbin (BA '25, Music Business) talks about why she got involved with NYU Welcome and the NYU Writing Center, and she shares her advice for managing stress.

2025 Graduation Alumni Speaker: Leyla McCalla (BM ’07)

Leyla McCalla (BM ’07, String Studies) is a multilingual singer and songwriter; master of the cello, tenor banjo, and guitar; and the alumni speaker at NYU Steinhardt's 2025 Afternoon Graduation Ceremony.

2025 Dorothy Height Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree: Alycia Michelle Guichard (BS ’01)

Alycia Guichard (BS ’01, Media, Culture, and Communication) is Emerging Technology Counsel for Verizon and the 2025 Dorothy Height Distinguished Alumni Award winner.

Q&A with Javan Whittaker, 2025 Master's Graduate

Javan Whittaker (MA '25, Education Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy) discusses serving his community in the Graduate Student Organization and taking advantage of opportunities as an NYU student.

Steinhardt Alumni to Take Part in Artist Development Program for Dance at NYU Production Lab

Dance Education alumni Dominique M. Fontenot (MA '22) and Anne Marie Robson Smock (MA '20), who is also an adjunct faculty member, will receive mentorship and professional development.

Students Interested in Sports and Entertainment Media Attend Alumni Career Panel

The virtual event was organized by the Media, Culture, and Communication program’s Alumni Council.

MLK Scholars Alum Helps Companies Become More Inclusive

Nour Abdelwahab (BS ’21, Media, Culture, and Communication) is an inclusion strategy supervisor for Guided by Good.

Q&A with Sky Young, 2025 Bachelor's Graduate

Sky Young (BS '25, Applied Psychology and Public Policy) talks connecting passions across disciplines and his advice for following curiosities.

Q&A with Kara Chen, 2025 Morning Graduation Ceremony Student Speaker

Kara Chen (BS '25, Media, Culture, and Communication) shares how she made an impact as a Peer Mentor and how she immersed herself in New York City during her time at NYU.

NYU Steinhardt Honors Mentor Teachers During Appreciation Week

Steinhardt's Office of School and Community Partnerships held Teacher Appreciation Day for nearly 70 NYC teachers.

Departmental Awards, Media Culture, and Communication | Class of 2025

The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication is pleased to announce the recipients of its departmental awards — recognizing students from the Class of 2025 for their exceptional academic work and service across degree programs.

Spanking and Other Physical Discipline Lead to Exclusively Negative Outcomes for Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

A study led by Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology Jorge Cuartas found physical punishment is linked to behavior and health problems, poor academic outcomes, and impaired social-emotional development.

Q&A with Gim Choo Ng, 2025 Doctoral Graduate

Gim Choo Ng (EdD '25, Leadership and Innovation) shares her favorite Steinhardt memories and her advice for others in the education field.

Q&A with Melissa Carter, 2025 Doctoral Convocation Student Speaker

Melissa Carter (EdD ’25, Higher Education Administration) shares about her journey to the program, her work with NYU Global Spiritual Life, and what's next after graduation.

NYU Steinhardt Celebrates Alan Menken

An evening of music and storytelling at the NYU Skirball Center honored the legendary composer and distinguished alum.

Minji Kim Receives Patricia M. Carey Advisor Award

From student advising to program operations, Minji’s work reflects the thoughtful, student-centered approach that defines the Performing Arts Administration graduate program.
Areas of Study: The Arts

NYU Wayne Shorter Ensemble Performs at WBGO

The NYU Wayne Shorter Ensemble have performed more than 150 compositions by the iconic NYU alumnus Wayne Shorter, (1956). The Ensemble performed at Yamaha Artist Services in NYC as part of WBGO's 2025 Jazz Appreciation Month.

Metabolites in Blood Plasma Offer News Insights for Measuring Diet

Diets and their health impacts typically rely on self-reporting, but metabolites in blood plasma offer promising data on the foods we eat.

MARL Faculty Receive Prestigious Renée Fleming Neuroarts Award 

Pablo Ripollés, Director of the Music and Auditory Research Laboratory (MARL), and Anna Palumbo, a music therapist, have been awarded the prestigious Renée Fleming Neuroarts Investigator Award.
Areas of Study: The Arts

James P. Kelleher (MA ’02) Appears on Two Seasons of “90 Day Fiancé”

Kelleher, an alum of the Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program, has 20 years of experience in mental health therapy and life coaching.