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Office of Community and Culture

We are on Stolen Land

We invite you to join us in acknowledging the Lenape community, on whose land NYU makes it home. We at NYU Steinhardt acknowledge the contributions of all Indigenous people and their continuing struggle to dismantle the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism. To learn more about the Lenape peoples, please visit the Lenape Center’s websiteInstagram page, and Facebook page.

Community Spotlight

Musician Miguel Is NYU Steinhardt’s Scholar-in-Residence for 2025-26

The multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning artist will host events that explore creativity, artistic control, and commerce throughout the academic year.

2026 Equity Now Conference

Attend NYU Metro Center’s 2026 Equity Conference on Friday May 29th, 2026. The 2026 Equity Now Conference: A Call to Action-Reframing Equity Through Refining Culturally Responsive Systems.

NYU Kimmel Center
60 Washington Square South, NY, NY
Areas of Study: Education

New Book from Shamari Reid: Humans Who Teach

Assistant Professor of Teaching and Learning Shamari Reid asks teachers to surrender their superhero capes in his new book on love, justice, and liberation in schools.

Lyle Ashton Harris: Exploring Identity in 'Our First and Last Love' at the Queens Museum

The exhibition showcases Harris's exploration of identity, race, and sexuality through diverse media, including photography, video, and installations.

New Publication by Janet Njelesani on the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Qualitative Health Research

Janet Njelesani, assistant professor of occupational therapy and IHDSC faculty affiliate, has recently published an article in PLOS One titled “Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Qualitative Health Research, ” with Vongai Mlambo, Tsendenia Denekew, and Jean Hunleth.

Initiatives

Mid-Career Faculty Leadership Program

With the support of the NYU Center for Faculty Advancement, the NYU Steinhardt Faculty Leadership Pipeline offers programming created in collaboration with Academic Impressions designed to cultivate leadership.

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First-Year Student Leadership Program

In 2023, NYU Steinhardt launched the first year of the First-Year Student Program.

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Community Impact & Innovation Grant

Information about the Community Impact and Innovation Grant competition for the Steinhardt community.

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Steinhardt Community & Culture Study Away Program

Information about Steinhardt's annual Community and Culture Study Away Program in Washington, D.C.

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CAUSE

Meet the council advising the Office of Community and Culture on equity matters at the School.

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Faculty First Look Scholar Program

Faculty First-Look provides professional development opportunities for current doctoral/terminal degree students who are preparing for faculty or related scholarly careers. Find out how you can get involved.

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Steinhardt Scholar-in-Residence

Information about NYU Steinhardt's Scholar-in-Residence.

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Community and Culture Team

Maria Williamson

Senior Director of Office of Community and Culture

Emily Diaz

Graduate Student Assistant

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