From a birthday epiphany that led him to NYU to founding his own dance company in response to a social awakening, Derick has built his career by living authentically and creating his own opportunities in the arts.
From navigating New York’s global arts scene to building a bridge between performance and administration, Mitali shares how NYU helped her find clarity, confidence, and community in the field she now calls home.
From acting on Broadway to producing for it, Jack Noseworthy (PAA ’23) shares how NYU Steinhardt empowered him to transition into a new role—bridging artistry and administration with purpose and impact.
Eight NYU Vocal Performance students competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Eastern Region Student Auditions held on March 21-23, 2025. All eight NYU students earned top honors in their divisions.
2025 finds an increased number of attacks being launched to weaken and curtail the inclusive pedagogies shared in K-12 schools across the country. Amid these efforts to dismantle public education, NYU Metro Center diligently works to share evidence-based innovations, disseminate resources, and empower resistance.
From the conception of the Nest Model in 2001 to its classroom implementation in 2012 and its current-day progression some twenty years later, a new tome from the Nest Support Project at NYU Metro Center showcases the foundational strategies and ongoing developments of the Nest Model.
Two new spotlights emphasize the critical need to measure equity in public education. The analyses reveal disparities in key high school outcomes and opportunities, and provide insights that can inform a more effective and equitable educational landscape for all students.
