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Study Finds Asian American Parents Prioritize Schools with Large Population of Asian Students, Citing Academic Rigor and Safety

The study from Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Adriana Villavicencio reveals how the model minority myth may motivate school choice decisions.

Meet NYU Steinhardt Costume Supervisor Michelle Humphrey

Michelle Humphrey discusses her job as a costume designer for NYU Steinhardt Music and Performing Arts Professions. "This is a field where creativity and skill will take you far, but passion and persistence will take you even further."
Areas of Study: The Arts

New PAA Program Connects Students with Industry Leaders

The new Expert-in-Residence initiative offers PAA students direct access to arts leaders for mentorship, career insights, and networking. The first event in the series was a huge success.

The Barney Arts Digest | February 4, 2025

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

Black Women Science Teachers Use Poems to Explore Their Lives and Career Paths

A qualitative study from Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Science Education Alexis Riley explores how elder Black women teachers reflect on familial encouragement of scientific curiosity through poetry and biographies.

Julia Wolfe, Artistic Director of Music Composition, Unplugged

Julia Wolfe, Artistic Director of Music Composition, answers: the most unexpected place she's found inspiration, one thing she tells all of her students, and the weirdest sound she's ever incorporated into a composition.
Areas of Study: The Arts

NYU Metro Center’s Nest Support Project Creates Dynamic Online Publication to Expand Access to Neurodivergent Affirming Practices

The Nest Support Project at NYU Metro Center develops a new digital platform to amplify autistic voices, share equity themed resources, and disperse inclusive education strategies to school staff, as well as folks looking to change their individual practices. 
Areas of Study: Education

The Barney Arts Digest | January 28, 2025

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

Julia Wolfe, Artistic Director Music Composition, Unplugged

Julia Wolfe, Artistic Director of Music Composition, talks about the book that changed how she thinks about music, if her life was a soundtrack, what piece has would have to be included, and the weirdest sound she's incorporated in a composition.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Phil Galdston, Director Songwriting, Unplugged

Phil Galdston, Director of Songwriting, talks about finding inspiration in a subway ad, co-writing with John Lennon, and what he'd do if he wasn't Director of Songwriting.
Areas of Study: The Arts

VR Subway Experiment Highlights Role of Sound in Disrupting Balance for People with Inner Ear Disorder

Researchers—including Steinhardt Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Anat Lubetzky—found that, when shown a moving subway scene, the addition of audio increased balance challenges for people with vestibular problems.

NYU LA Holds Inaugural Musical Showcase

Featuring performances by and interviews of three alumni musicians, the event united students and the music industry to celebrate the program’s fifth anniversary.

Steinhardt Hosts Two-Day Conference on Future of International Education

Participants included students, alumni, researchers, universities, and practitioners from around the world.

The Barney Arts Digest | January 21, 2025

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

Three Steinhardt Alumni Named to 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30

Alumni have founded companies ranging from digital marketing to young feminist publications to cross-cultural cuisine.

Study Links Rising Suicidality Among Teen Girls to Increase in Identifying as LGBQ

Research from Professor of Economics and Education Policy Joseph Cimpian suggests that a larger proportion of female students are experiencing the pressures felt by LGBQ youth
Areas of Study: Health

J-Term in Nashville With Music Business Junior Aidan Mailley

Music Business junior Aidan Mailley shares insights into his J-Term experience in Nashville.
Areas of Study: The Arts

NYU Metro Center Reviews Year-End Accomplishments and Unveils New Programming Objectives for the 2025 Calendar Year

NYU Metro Center welcomes the New Year by evaluating the community impact made by their subunit teams in 2024, and sharing a summary of new institutional goals for the 2025 academic year.
Areas of Study: Education

Two Occupational Therapy Faculty Start Award-Winning Home Accommodations Business

Ideal Home Innovations helps meet clients’ physical, sensory, and/or cognitive needs without compromising the décor of their homes.

NYC Teachers More Likely to Stay at Schools with Principals, Peers of the Same Race/Ethnicity

Led by Luis Rodriguez, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies at NYU Steinhardt, researchers found less turnover among Black and White teachers when principals and peers share similar demographics.
Areas of Study: Education