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NYU Steinhardt News

The Barney Arts Digest

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

Marilyn Nonken: L'Origine du Monde Receives Coup de Cœur

Marilyn Nonken, Professor of Music & Music Education and Chair of the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions, received a Coup de Cœur from the Académie Charles Cros for her latest recording, Hugues Dufourt: L’Origine du Monde.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Figure Bound Announces New Book Featuring Work by MFA Alumni

Figure Bound, an independent press run by Samuel Alexander Forest (MFA Alum), published the new book A Most Exquisite Corpse.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Mike Tierney and Alan Silverman: GRAMMY Award Winners

Mike Tierney and Alan Silverman, both adjunct faculty members in NYU Steinhardt’s Music Technology program, recently shared a landmark achievement as collaborators, mentors, and educators: they won GRAMMY Awards for Cerrone: Don’t Look Down.

A Conversation with Prof. Kendra Kintzi

Assistant Professor of Media, Culture, and Communication Kendra Kintzi reflects on her journey into political ecology and energy infrastructure research, sharing insights on decarbonization, digital technologies, and what it takes to build more just climate futures.
Areas of Study: Education , Media Studies

Four NYU Steinhardt Alumni and Faculty Win 2026 Grammy Awards

Four Steinhardt community members took home awards across three categories.

Natalie Nudell is awarded the 2026 Vilcek Prize Creative Promise in Fashion & Culture

Natalie Nudell is awarded the 2026 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Fashion & Culture for her writing,
research, and database development that preserves the
holistic history of fashion in the United States.
Areas of Study: The Arts

The Barney Arts Digest

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

Trauma-Informed Schools Institute (TISI) Leads Educator Training to Foster Connected and Equitable School Communities

During TISI's January 2026 training, educators strengthened networks, explored restorative routines and co-regulation strategies, and used an equity-centered lens to understand student behavior.

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

Alum RoseMary Clairmont Working to Revitalize Native Education

A member of the Sicangu Lakota tribe in South Dakota, Clairmont (’21 EdD) is the first Native American woman to graduate from the EdD in Leadership and Innovation program.

How K-Pop and TikTok Have Globalized the Grammys

This year’s music industry honors reflect the growth of international music and markets that Sam Howard-Spink has been studying for three decades.

NYU PEP, DE-CRUIT Make Advances for Incarcerated Individuals

These NYU Steinhardt initiatives recognize higher learning as a transformative tool for personal growth and social mobility.

Phil Galdston, 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

Faculty and Alumni Attend Second World Dance Education Alliance Event in Beijing

Activities included master classes, original student choreography, and a final performance with 500 dancers from around the world.

Curry J. Hackett named 2026 United States Artist Fellow

Media, Culture, and Communication Clinical Assistant Professor Curry J. Hackett was named a 2026 United States Arts Fellow, one of 50 artists recognized for their "groundbreaking artistic vision."
Areas of Study: Media Studies , The Arts

The Barney Arts Digest

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

Breaking Boundaries Across Disciplines

See how NYU Steinhardt faculty connect art, education, health, and community—and how students benefit from interdisciplinary learning, collaboration, and real-world impact.

Alix Holloway ’10: a Relationship-Driven Approach to Art Advisory

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

The Barney Arts Digest

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