Recent Posts
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Start of the New Semester
As we begin this new semester–the first of the new decade–I want to share a few thoughts. First, I hope the coming months are productive, successful, and rewarding for you. […]
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Campus Climate Assessment Update
We are pleased to provide an update on the campus climate assessment, the process we engaged in last year to ensure that we are a highly inclusive, diverse, and welcoming […]
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Statement in Support of DACA
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers the Administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, we reaffirm our solidarity with Dreamers, who have been raised and […]
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Welcome to the New Academic Year
Over the past week, I have enjoyed welcoming many of our 3300 new students to campus, meeting parents, talking with new faculty, and reconnecting with others after the summer break. […]
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Update on University Climate Assessment
Dear Members of The New School Community, We send this message to update you on the university-wide Climate Assessment, the process we have been engaged in since last fall to […]
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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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The Climate Assessment – Frequently Asked Questions
Greetings, Thank you for you interest in The New School’s Climate Assessment. The Climate Assessment is a public process that will engage students, faculty, and staff across the University. To […]
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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 […]