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NYU Steinhardt News

Steinhardt First-Year Students Gain Mentored Research Experience in Undergrad Pilot Program

A full-school effort welcomes students into the research community through paid training and assistantships.

Ask the Intern: Dhruv Shah at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital

The master’s student in mental health counseling at NYU Steinhardt is building his clinical experience in the psychiatric unit.

NYU Steinhardt’s Hirokazu Yoshikawa Elected British Academy Fellow

Hirokazu Yoshikawa, the Courtney Sale Ross Professor of Globalization and Education, is a community and developmental psychologist who conducts research on immigration, early childhood development, and poverty reduction.

Steinhardt Contributes to NYU’s Multidisciplinary Arts & Impact Initiative

The second year of the innovative cross-disciplinary program harnesses NYU’s wide ranging expertise to explore our understanding of health and well-being.

Afrofuturist Production Brings Youth Voices, Grief, and Imagination to the Stage

“THE WIZZIE: A Journey of Grief, Growth + Glitter” was a devised therapeutic theatre piece created by NYU Steinhardt graduate students and NYC high schoolers.

Drama Therapy Professor Celebrates Surge in Arts-and-Health Research with a Major Publication—and Performance by Jon Batiste

The renowned musician joins professor and advocate Nisha Sajnani’s September conference, timed for the United Nations Healing Arts Week and a new medical journal series.

Telling Chinatown's Stories, Together

A research collaboration with the New York Chinese School is supporting Chinese diasporic youth to explore identity and history through art.

Community Partnerships, Lasting Impact: Meet the IHDSC Partnership Development Seed Awardees

Funded projects support diverse groups such as New York City’s Black LGBTQ+ community, K–12 immigrant students across the United States, and children on Bantayan Island in the Philippines.

Students with Lower Grades and Test Scores Earn Degrees More Often When They Belong to an Academic Major’s Majority Group

Led by Joseph Cimpian, professor of economics and education policy at NYU Steinhardt, a team of researchers found that academic preparation and interest in a major do not fully explain representation and retention gaps.

End of Free School Meal Program Led to Increased Stress and Hunger, Poorer Diets, and Reduced Focus, Say Teachers

A new study from NYU Steinhardt Assistant Professor Deborah Olarte found that teachers perceived no benefits to ending free school meals for all students.

Many New Moms Suffer from Anxiety and Depression. What About Their Partners?

NYU Steinhardt Professor Erin O’Connor’s new research finds mental health screening lacking for parents who have given birth—and nonexistent for other caregivers, who also struggle.

Welcoming Steinhardt’s New Faculty

NYU Steinhardt's newest faculty members include educators, illustrators, counselors, musicians, and more.

IHDSC Affiliates Receive Recognition for their Outstanding Scholarly Contributions

In spring and summer 2026, several IHDSC affiliates received esteemed awards and honors for their outstanding scholarly contributions.

IHDSC Affiliates Design Digital Tools to Advance Research, Policy, and Community Connectivity

Two IHDSC affiliate teams are leveraging app-based technology to foster connectivity and information-sharing to tackle wide-reaching challenges.  

Moniz Wins The American Prize in Conducting — Musical Theatre

Dr. Justin John Moniz has been named the 2026 national winner of The American Prize in Conducting—Musical Theatre for his work conducting NYU Steinhardt’s production of Maury Yeston and Peter Stone’s Titanic.
Areas of Study: The Arts

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Announcements from the Department of Art & Art Professions
Areas of Study: The Arts

Peace Research and Education Program (PREP) at IHDSC Welcomes Its Newest Program Area: The Peace Policy Pillar

Led by Céline Monnier, the Peace Policy Pillar brings together resources, expertise, and almost a decade of experience, international partnerships, and learning to strengthen NYU’s growing peace community.

Research Alliance Community Highlights: Dr. Chantal Hailey

Recent work from Dr. Chantal A. Hailey offers timely insight into how race, family decision-making, school choice, neighborhood change, and school discipline shape educational opportunity and inequality.

NYU Metro Center Releases Cultivating New Ground: Shifts Towards Culturally Responsive Curriculum

NYU Metro Center is pleased to announce the release of Cultivating New Ground: Shifts Towards Culturally Responsive Curriculum, a new report by Dr. Leah Q. Peoples, Dr. Andolyn Brown, Dr. Maria G. Hernandez, Reed Swier, and Dr. Leigh McCallen.
Areas of Study: Education

From Audience Development to Curatorial Leadership: Anne Collins Smith, VAA ‘98

by Elva Zhang, Visual Arts Administration, MA '25
Areas of Study: The Arts

Haas Participates in 10th PAS China International Percussion Festival

Jonathan Haas, Director of Percussion Studies at NYU Steinhardt, traveled to Beijing this summer to participate in the 10th Annual PAS China International Percussion Festival.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Music Education Alum’s Global Journey as Educator, Composer, and Researcher

After earning his BM from NYU Steinhardt, Samuel Wu continued his academic path in London and Toronto.

Q&A With Sam Howard-Spink

Sam Howard-Spink, Director of Music Business, answers: what's the one skill every music business student should have, what's the best career advice you ever received, do you prefer window or aisle and more.