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Early Academic Success Does Not Lead to Increased STEM College Enrollment for Black and Latine Students

A study from Associate Professor of International Education Hua-Yu Sebastian Cherng finds that White English-speaking students are the only group with a positive relationship between STEM aptitude and STEM college enrollment.

Samuel Pizelo on How Games Like Tic-Tac-Toe Inspired the Modern Computer

A researcher at NYU Steinhardt concluded that 19th-century mathematicians used game theory to create algorithms used in today’s computation, sequencing, and logic modeling.

NYU Celebrates Constitution Day with Debut of Verbatim Performance Lab Piece

"That’s Not a Partisan Feeling, That’s Patriotic" portrays real-life interview subjects’ complex thoughts on the role of the U.S. president.

Q & A With Jonathan Haas, Director of Program in Percussion Studies

Jonathan Haas, Director of the Program in Percussion Studies, answers a few questions about what makes this program stand out from the rest.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Steinhardt Marks 60th Anniversary of Free Speech Movement

NYU Steinhardt will host a range of events to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Free Speech Movement—a semester-long student rebellion that erupted at the University of California, Berkeley, in the fall of 1964.

Q & A with Christopher Zandieh, Piano Studies Concerto Competition Winner

Christopher Zandieh, Piano Studies Concerto Competition winner, discusses how he prepared to perform with the NYU Orchestera, how he has grown as a pianist in the Piano Studies Program, and his plans post graduation.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Alum DJ Cuppy Creates Fund for Grad Students

The Cuppy Africa Steinhardt Scholars Fund will help Steinhardt graduate students thrive during their education.

Heddy Lahmann Leads International Youth Musicians in Cultural Exchange

700+ students participated in cultural exchange and peacebuilding workshops as part of Carnegie Hall’s World Orchestra Week (WOW!) Festival.

Hajian Creates Score for PBS Series Focusing on Untold Latino History

Screen Scoring adjunct faculty member Chris Hajian composes the score for the PBS documentary series VOCES: American Historia – The Untold History of Latinos.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Educators and Parents Reveal Culture of Fear, Censorship, and Loss of Learning Opportunities in the Wake of Florida Policies

A new study finds that “education restriction” policies ​​reduce opportunities and support offered in public schools, even without parents’ knowledge.

Tami Altschuler Will Present a Poster at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention

Tami Altschuler will present a poster at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention.
Areas of Study: Health

A Beat of Her Own: Alum Amanda Morris (BS '18) Shapes How The Media Reports on Disability

Amanda Morris, a graduate of NYU’s Media, Culture, and Communication and Journalism departments, is a reporter for The Washington Post and considered a trailblazer on the national disability beat.

Rehabilitation Sciences Student Tej Mehta Will Present at the Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource (MR3)

Tej Mehta, a PhD student in the Rehabilitation Sciences program at NYU, will present at the Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource (MR3) Network’s 4th Annual Scientific Retreat.
Areas of Study: Health

How Music Can Help Heal Trauma and Connect Communities

As part of the UN’s Healing Arts Week, Steinhardt hosted a symposium exploring the ways music, art, theater, and dance can improve health and well-being. Director of Music Therapy Ken Aigen explains music's healing power.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Art Exhibit Showcases Talent and Youth Development of Students Belonging to NYU Metro Center’s Liberty Partnerships Program (NYU LPP)

NYC High School students are encouraged to share their talents and perspectives at a public-facing art installation held at NYU's Kimball Hall. The Liberty Partnerships Program at NYU Metro Center empowers students to be active participants in their learning communities and beyond.

Professor Robert Cohen Weighs In on Student Antiwar Protests

Following a spate of student protests across college campuses last spring, the professor of social studies education has become a featured national expert for his historical knowledge.

Two NYU Steinhardt Alumni Win Emmy Awards

NYU Steinhardt alumni won for Outstanding Talk Series and Outstanding Sound Editing at the 2024 Emmy Awards on September 15.

Rezarta Bilali Finds Social Messaging in Soap Operas Can Prevent Violence

An analysis of experiments with radio and TV dramas across the world show the positive effects of narrative interventions in shaping norms and raising awareness of social issues.

The Spirit of Steinhardt 2024 Award Recipients

Meet our alumni award recipients. Their combined work, achievements and ambitions reflect our mission pillars - Social Impact, Values-Driven Leadership, Innovation, Striving for Excellence and Global Engagement.

Emotional Disability and Occupational Therapy: A Conversation with Michelle Flemen-Tung

Michelle Flemen-Tung, Program Director of Path Practice Team, was recently featured on OT Potential’s podcast discussion, where she shared practical insights on enhancing OT practices to better support children with emotional disabilities.