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NYU Steinhardt News

Research Alliance Hosts Panel on More Holistic Student Support Initiatives

Representatives from education, government, and nonprofit sectors highlighted collaborative ways to increase students’ success.

Joe Salvatore Publishes How-To Book on Ethnodrama

“Creating Ethnodrama: A Theatrical Approach to Research” is a foundational guide to this arts-based methodology.

Remembering Karen Ritscher

The Program in Strings Studies announces the loss of a beloved colleague, Karen Ritscher, a long-time member of the viola faculty,

With Agreement on a Dual-Degree Program, NYU and the London School of Economics and Political Science Expand Their Partnership

Students will receive master’s degrees from both institutions and study with faculty from two of the world’s leading media studies departments.

Teaching and Learning Alumni Form Community Group About Literacy Work

Literacy Alumni & Friends meets once a quarter for literacy-related lectures, networking, community building, and resource sharing.

Dean’s Alumni Advisory Board Member Julie Case (PhD ’19; MA ’07) Awarded Hofstra’s Researcher of the Year Award

An alum of NYU Steinhardt’s Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Case’s research specializes in speech sound disorders, particularly childhood apraxia of speech.

Alum and Faculty Make 2025 Power List

Cathy Hung ('92) and Linda Shelton earn spots on City & State New York’s 2025 Arts & Culture Power 100, celebrating their leadership in shaping NYC's cultural landscape.

Carol Seungwon Lee (PAA ’24) Published in Journal of Arts Management and More

Extending the life of a final project, Carol’s research on utilizing memorials as a performance space for the creative expression of cultural trauma and memory was published in an academic journal and presented at several conferences.

NYU Metro Center Hosts Art And Music Showcase Highlighting the Work of NYC Public School Students

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) at NYU Metro Center creates space for youth to develop their artistic voices, as well as an opportunity for family and community members to witness the students' vision, perspective, and courage. 

Areas of Study: Education

Food Preferences, Stigma Among Reasons Students Don’t Eat Free School Meals

A study of California and Maine foodservice directors from Assistant Professor of Nutrition Deborah Olarte identified top barriers to student use of the universal meal program during the Covid pandemic.

Sonia Megias Lopez (MM ’12) Chosen as 2026 Artist-in-Residence at NYU

The composer, singer, and multidisciplinary artist will begin her residency at NYU’s Espacio de Culturas in January.

Cool Course: A Systems Approach to Climate Change

NYU students worked alongside professionals and community members in Tanzania to develop practical solutions to climate-related challenges in low-income communities.

Despite Dwindling Resources, Report of Successful Arts Education Models Worldwide Paints Bright Picture

A new report authored by NYU Steinhardt Clinical Assistant Professor and Deputy Director of International Education Heddy Lahmann highlights strategies for integrating quality arts education in public schools.

Baby Steps: Applied Psychology Professor Catherine Tamis-LeMonda's Observational Study

By observing babies at home for hundreds of hours, researchers are gaining unique insights into child development and the ways little ones learn. Turns out the tots also have something to teach AI.

Teaching and Learning Students Work with Young Learners with Dyslexia

Three new partnership organizations in the Teacher Education program specialize in assisting students with one of the most common learning disabilities.

Kevin Haden (MA ’08, BM ’03) Named Dean of Music for Boston Conservatory at Berklee

The composer, performer, educator, and long-time NYU Steinhardt administrator begins his role on July 1.

Equity Now: Welcoming, Affirming, and Healing Schools Conference Empowers Youth, Educators, & Caregivers In the Midst of a Challenging Academic Year

During their spectactular third annual conference, NYU Metro Center emboldens a dynamic, wide-ranging community of practice to successfully transform their schools so that children can thrive.
Areas of Study: Education

Rethinking Cognitive Load Theory

We are excited to announce Rethinking Cognitive Load Theory, co-authored by Slava Kalyuga and Jan L. Plass, to be published by Oxford University Press

Summer 2025: An Insider's View Performing Percussion on Broadway

Percussionists from around the world returned to NYU for the renowned Broadway Percussion Summer Conference, led by Percussion program director Jonathan Haas. The conference offers masterclasses, hands-on sessions, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Participants gain invaluable experience and mentorship from some of the most respected names in the industry.
Areas of Study: The Arts

NYU PAA Students Connect with Alumni at Shubert Organization

As part of the "Backstage Pass" Series, PAA students visited the Majestic Theater, one of the 17 Broadway theaters The Shubert Organization owns and operates, to connect with alumni and staff and gain behind-the-scenes insights and career advice.