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NYU Steinhardt News

Vocal Performance Students Score Top Honors at NATS Auditions

We congratulate the NYU Vocal Performance students who competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Eastern Region Student Auditions held in Philadelphia March 15-17, 2024. All NYU students made it to the semifinal round with a large number of students earning top honors in their divisions during the finals.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Sarah Lyon Wins Eighth Annual Jim Hinojosa Distinguished Alumni Award

Sarah Lyon is being recognized for making significant contributions to the occupational therapy profession.

Larry Miller Nominated for Music Business Educator of the Year Award

Congratulations to Larry Miller, Director of the Program in Music Business, on his nomination for Music Business Educator of the Year Award from the Music Business Association.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Composition About Climate Change Given New Life

NYU Steinhardt Jazz composer, arranger and pianist Rich Shemaria talks about his work One World Suite, a piece he spent the last six months arranging for symphony orchestra. Along with the Jazz faculty band Combo Nuvo, he plans to take One World Suite on the road this summer and perform in Vienna.
Areas of Study: The Arts

AOTA Inspire 2024 Presentations by the Occupational Therapy Department at NYU

Faculty, students and alumni from the Department of Occupational Therapy at NYU will present at the AOTA Inspire 2024 Annual Conference and Expo.

Black High School Students Less Likely to Enroll in AP Math Courses Than White Students with Similar Academic Preparedness, Study Finds

Steinhardt researchers found that although 24% of white students in New York City high schools enroll in at least one AP mathematics course by the end of high school, only 13% of Black students do so.
Areas of Study: Education

A Multi Disciplinary Approach to Researching Deafness

Approaching the question from the social sciences, humanities, and life sciences, a team of researchers aim to move beyond siloed explanations of deafness.

Social-Emotional Growth Linked to Higher Math and English Scores

Positive changes in growth mindset and self-management predicted better attendance and higher test scores comparable to additional days in the classroom.

Second Leadership through Global Change Summit Held in Abu Dhabi

Uniting cross-sectoral leaders from across the world to ensure that educational institutions are preparing leaders for a changing global landscape.

Research Finds a College Degree Remains a Sound Investment Despite Rising Tuition

Rates of return vary significantly across college majors and demographics.

Performing Arts Administration Panel Shares Steps for Internship Success

Student interns and hiring managers engaged with Performing Arts Administration students to share their insights into how to secure an internship.
Areas of Study: The Arts

NYU Steinhardt Launches Education Policy Group

Cross-disciplinary initiative connects faculty and students involved in all aspects of education policy.

Singer-Songwriters Brandy Clark and Allison Russell Are NYU Steinhardt Americana Artists-in-Residence

The musicians will work with students and give performances during the Spring semester.

DPT Alum Helps Professional Athletes Go for Gold

Sharif Tabbah (DPT ’12) co-owns and leads Alkemē Sports RX in Florida, focused on athletic recovery and performance.

From the Archives: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Author James Weldon Johnson’s NYU Chapter

Our first Black faculty member was also a lawyer, activist, writer, and ambassador.

Amy Whitaker’s Story of NFTs Receives Glowing Review

The Story of NFTs: Artists, Technology, and Democracy, co-authored by NYU associate professor Amy Whitaker, received a favorable review last week in Burlington Contemporary.
Areas of Study: The Arts

IHDSC’s Collective Care Initiative Brings Together Researchers and Scholars to Reflect on Wellness and Build Community Connections

The Institute of Human Development and Social Change (IHDSC) has recently launched a new initiative, Nourish & Restore: IHDSC’s Collective Care Initiative, that aims to bring members of the IHDSC community together to reflect on the experience of our workplace culture and find ways to center wellness and nurturing of our “whole selves.”

Jameel Arts & Health Lab Co-Hosts Caucus before White House Event

The Arts & Health Pre-Summit Caucus on January 29 preceded “Healing, Bridging, Thriving: A Summit on Arts and Culture in our Communities.”

Art Therapy Program Brings Creative Self-Discovery to the Rubin Museum

This fall, Steinhardt’s graduate Art Therapy program offered a free weekly program, Healing Through Art, to visitors at the Rubin Museum.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Brandy Clark is the 2024 NYU-Americana Music Foundation Artist in Residence

The NYU Steinhardt Program in Songwriting announced that Grammy-winner and musical artist Brandy Clark will be the 2024 NYU-Americana Music Foundation Artist in Residence.
Areas of Study: The Arts