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Sophia Rodriguez’s New Book Spotlights the Realities of Undocumented Youth in K-12 Public Schools in the U.S. South

Centering youth voice and experience, Dr. Rodriguez's ethnography explores how undocumented youth navigate racialization, segregation, and inequality across community interactions, school settings, and state policy contexts.

Piano Studies Alumna Isabel Dobarro Awarded 2025 Latin Grammy

Piano Studies alumna Dr. Isabel Dobarro, who completed her master’s, advanced certificate, and PhD at NYU Steinhardt, has been awarded the 2025 Latin Grammy for Best Classical Album for her solo recording Kaleidoscope – Contemporary Piano Music by Female Composers from Around the World.
Areas of Study: The Arts

IHDSC Affiliates J. Lawrence Aber, Diane Hughes, Guillermina Jasso, and Hiro Yoshikawa Recognized for Outstanding Scientific Contributions

The interdisciplinary network that makes up the Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) is full of thought leaders and innovators in equity-driven research. Four IHDSC scholarly affiliates have received prestigious awards recognizing their outstanding scientific contributions in the areas of Psychology, Child Development, and Justice research. 

Victoria Oakley, Mitch Glazier, and David Israelite Take Part in Ralph S. Peer Lecture Series

In a conversation moderated by Israelite, Oakley and Glazier discussed the global landscape of the music industry and its future with artificial intelligence.

Dongyang Fei Highlighted at Conference in Shenzhen, China

Dongyang Fei—a first-year doctoral student in Musical Theater Performance with a sub-specialization in Performing Arts Administration at NYU Steinhardt and a member of the NYU Alumni Shanghai Committee—delivered the final performance at the 2025 NYU Alumni Pan-Asia Conference in Shenzhen, China
Areas of Study: The Arts

Louden and Birson Receive Pedagogy of Music Theory Award

Clinical Assistant Professor Sarah Louden and Adjunct Professor Adem Birson received the Pedagogy of Music Theory Award at the national meeting of the Society for Music Theory in Minneapolis.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Rehabilitation Sciences Student Receives Award, Will Present at 2025 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention

Rehabilitation Sciences PhD candidate Tami Altschuler and her mentor have received a Research Mentoring-Pair Travel Award for the 2025 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention, where they will present several sessions.
Areas of Study: Health

Teacher Autonomy, Collaboration, and Advocacy Help English Learners Succeed in High School

Researchers from NYU Steinhardt conducted a two-part study of NYC schools, including those specifically serving English learners, to analyze which factors contributed to student success in earning high school credits.

A Conversation with Prof. Tracy Chippendale

Prof. Chippendale reflects on her journey as a clinician-scientist working with older adults, and how their experiences shaped her commitment to aging in place, the role of mobility and public space in health equity, and why sustainability must include safe neighborhoods, parks, and transportation systems.
Areas of Study: Education

Multiple CSD Alumni Awarded 2025 ASHA Early Career Professional Certificate

Several CSD alumni were recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) with the 2025 Distinguished Early Career Professional (ECP) Certificate.

A Conversation with Prof. Shondel Nero

Prof. Shondel Nero, Professor of Language Education, shares her journey from growing up in multilingual Guyana to becoming a leading scholar in language education, identity, and equity. She reflects on how personal experience shaped her commitment to linguistic justice, the role of language in sustainability and climate discourse, and the importance of centering diverse voices in education.

Curated by Nicole R. Fleetwood, Exhibition Spotlights Black Community Photographers

A new exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the history of Black community photographers working across Texas from 1942 to 1984.

Marathon Nutrition Tips from the Director of NYU Steinhardt’s Food Lab

Conquering 26.2 miles means training your legs and your gut, says Lourdes Castro, registered dietician and adjunct faculty in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies.

NYU PAA Program Launches 2025–26 Experts-in-Residence Cohort

The current students participated in an interactive, speed-networking event, giving them the opportunity to connect, exchange insights, and build meaningful professional relationships.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Studies of English Learners Grouped Together Show Negative Outcomes or No Benefit

Two recent studies from NYU Steinhardt researchers examine academic outcomes for elementary and high school students and found, in most cases, no benefits and some disadvantages from grouping English learners.

NYU Steinhardt Hosts Second Annual Symposium for UNGA Healing Arts Week

Re-Imagining Health Through the Arts was presented with the Jameel Arts & Health Lab.

Julia Wolfe Awarded Two International Residencies for 2025–2026 Season

Wolfe—an influential composer, Pulitzer winner, and NYU Steinhardt professor and artistic director—will be honored in England and Belgium.

NYCPS Names Gabriela García de la Noceda (BS ’20) 2025 Big Apple Award Winner

New York City Public Schools honored the third-grade Special Education ICT teacher, who is an alum of NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Teaching and Learning.

Special Olympics FUNfitness: Dr. Donna Cantrell Leads Training and Student Collaboration

Dr. Donna Cantrell, Special Olympics Clinical Director for FUNfitness Long Island, hosted a specialized FUNfitness Screening Training for our Doctor of Physical Therapy students.

NYU Piano Studies Students Perform in 11,000 Strings at Park Avenue Armory

Students from NYU Steinhardt’s Program in Piano Studies recently participated in 11,000 Strings, the latest large-scale work by acclaimed Austrian composer Georg Friedrich Haas, presented at the Park Avenue Armory.
Areas of Study: The Arts