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NYU Steinhardt News

Multiple CSD Alumni Awarded 2025 ASHA Early Career Professional Certificate

Several CSD alumni were recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) with the 2025 Distinguished Early Career Professional (ECP) Certificate.

A Conversation with Prof. Shondel Nero

Prof. Shondel Nero, Professor of Language Education, shares her journey from growing up in multilingual Guyana to becoming a leading scholar in language education, identity, and equity. She reflects on how personal experience shaped her commitment to linguistic justice, the role of language in sustainability and climate discourse, and the importance of centering diverse voices in education.

Curated by Nicole R. Fleetwood, Exhibition Spotlights Black Community Photographers

A new exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the history of Black community photographers working across Texas from 1942 to 1984.

Marathon Nutrition Tips from the Director of NYU Steinhardt’s Food Lab

Conquering 26.2 miles means training your legs and your gut, says Lourdes Castro, registered dietician and adjunct faculty in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies.

NYU PAA Program Launches 2025–26 Experts-in-Residence Cohort

The current students participated in an interactive, speed-networking event, giving them the opportunity to connect, exchange insights, and build meaningful professional relationships.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Studies of English Learners Grouped Together Show Negative Outcomes or No Benefit

Two recent studies from NYU Steinhardt researchers examine academic outcomes for elementary and high school students and found, in most cases, no benefits and some disadvantages from grouping English learners.

NYU Steinhardt Hosts Second Annual Symposium for UNGA Healing Arts Week

Re-Imagining Health Through the Arts was presented with the Jameel Arts & Health Lab.

Julia Wolfe Awarded Two International Residencies for 2025–2026 Season

Wolfe—an influential composer, Pulitzer winner, and NYU Steinhardt professor and artistic director—will be honored in England and Belgium.

NYCPS Names Gabriela García de la Noceda (BS ’20) 2025 Big Apple Award Winner

New York City Public Schools honored the third-grade Special Education ICT teacher, who is an alum of NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Teaching and Learning.

Special Olympics FUNfitness: Dr. Donna Cantrell Leads Training and Student Collaboration

Dr. Donna Cantrell, Special Olympics Clinical Director for FUNfitness Long Island, hosted a specialized FUNfitness Screening Training for our Doctor of Physical Therapy students.

NYU Piano Studies Students Perform in 11,000 Strings at Park Avenue Armory

Students from NYU Steinhardt’s Program in Piano Studies recently participated in 11,000 Strings, the latest large-scale work by acclaimed Austrian composer Georg Friedrich Haas, presented at the Park Avenue Armory.
Areas of Study: The Arts

RoseLee Goldberg Shares Performa Biennial Details with The New York Times

Distinguished Artist in Residence RoseLee Goldberg sits down with The New York Times to share about the 2026 Performa Biennial.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Kris Lewis: Risk-Taker, Bridge-Builder, Museum Leader

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

Artist and New Faculty Member Curry J. Hackett Joins MCC

The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication welcomes Clinical Assistant Professor Curry J. Hackett, a transdisciplinary designer, visual artist, and educator exploring Black relationships to land, media, and memory.
Areas of Study: Media Studies , The Arts

Marilyn Nonken Inducted Into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame

Marilyn Nonken, Department Chair and Professor of Music and Music Education, has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame.

Dance Education Faculty Members Recognized with NDEO National Awards

The National Dance Education Organization recently honored Susan R. Koff, Deborah Damast, and Shirlene Blake for their leadership and service.

PAA Faculty Member Donna Walker-Kuhne Publishes Champions for the Arts

Walker-Kuhne offers a practical, visionary roadmap for arts leaders, sharing proven strategies and case studies to build lasting, inclusive community connections.
Areas of Study: The Arts

NYU’s Sony Audio Institute Names GRAMMY-Nominated Producer Alissia as Inaugural Artist-in-Residence

NYU’s Sony Audio Institute has announced GRAMMY-nominated producer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist Alissia as its first-ever Artist-in-Residence, launching a new program that brings leading music innovators directly into the classroom.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Larry Miller Receives Mondo Innovator Award in Education

The Mondo Innovator Awards is a testament to exceptional dedication, creativity, and leadership in our industry.
Areas of Study: The Arts

Ellen Naomi Zisholtz (MA ’79) Named 2025 Steinhardt Visionary

The Performing Arts Administration alum is the founder, president, and CEO of the Center for Creative Partnerships, which promotes community involvement through the arts and humanities.