Recent Posts
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University News: Changes Planned in 2020
Dear Members of The New School Community, I write to share some news. I have recently informed the Board of Trustees of my decision to conclude my presidency in June […]
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Start of The New Semester
Welcome to the start of a new semester! For some 380 students, this semester marks the beginning of your journey at The New School. We send an extra special welcome […]
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Celebrating 100 Years of New
One hundred years ago, The New School opened its doors with the ambitious goal of creating a new kind of academic institution that would bring together scholars, creative practitioners, and […]
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Reflections on the Semester and Best Wishes for the Holidays
As the semester draws to a close, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the exceptional commitment, dedication, and hard work that has been in evidence across The New […]
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University Climate Assessment
Our Welcome message at the start of the academic year noted that we were working to develop a process to engage the university community in an ongoing discussion about strengthening diversity and […]
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Standing Together – A Message of Unity
The killing of eleven people at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday was the deadliest attack against the Jewish community in United States history. In this time of profound grief, we […]
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Statement in Support of Our Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Community
A recent New York Times article reported on possible national policy revisions that would withdraw rights and protections for transgender people by strictly limiting how sex and gender identity is defined. Last […]
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Welcome to the Start of the Academic Year
A special welcome goes out to the more than 3,600 new students from all 50 states and 75 countries who are joining The New School for the first time. We […]
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IN MEMORY OF HENRY H. ARNHOLD, 1921-2018
It is with great sadness that The New School community announces the passing of Henry H. Arnhold, trustee since 1985, who died at home on August 23 at age 96. […]
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Graduate Student Union Contract Update
To The New School Community, We want to update you on progress toward a first collective bargaining agreement with SENS-UAW, the union representing approximately 850 student workers at The New […]
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National School Walkout – March 14, 2018
To the New School community, I understand that many students, faculty, and staff at The New School are planning to participate in tomorrow’s national walkout in memory of lives lost […]
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Update on DACA
To the New School Community, As I wrote to the New School community in September, we have continued to monitor the situation regarding DACA, or the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. […]
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Strengthening Our University: Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct
To the New School Community, At The New School, we are deeply committed to ensuring an academic environment in which every member of this community feels safe, secure, and respected. As we […]
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Start of the New Semester
With spring classes underway, it is energizing to have faculty and students back on campus, and I extend a special welcome to the new students and faculty members who are […]
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Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct
To The New School Community, As many brave voices have shown the nation in recent months, the issue of sexual harassment and assault is pervasive. Seemingly no industry or institution, […]
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Parsons Executive Dean Joel Towers to Take on New Responsibilities in 2018/19
Dear members of the New School community, We are writing to let you know about an important change that will be occurring at The New School following the spring semester. […]
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Protecting the Privacy of Our Students’ Information
With policies regarding DACA and undocumented immigrants continuing to be a significant topic in the news, we want to take this opportunity to remind all members of the university’s faculty […]
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The New School’s Statement on the Decision to End DACA
I wrote to our university community over the weekend sharing concerns about the possibility of the DACA program being rescinded. In fact, earlier today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that […]
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The New School Again Calls on the Trump Administration to Protect DACA
As the White House prepares to announce its decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, I want to take a moment during this holiday weekend to reinforce […]
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The New School’s Commitment to Addressing Climate Change
With the recent news about President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm our university’s commitment to environmental sustainability and to finding […]