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Lang Dean's Honor Symposium 2023. The annual Dean's Honor Symposium is an academic summit that celebrates student work including class projects, internships, study abroad experiences, senior capstones, and independent work in the community.
Lang Dean's Honor Symposium 2023. The annual Dean's Honor Symposium is an academic summit that celebrates student work including class projects, internships, study abroad experiences, senior capstones, and independent work in the community.

Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts Fact Sheet

Date Founded
1985

Degree Programs Offered
Anthropology (BA)
The Arts (BA)
Contemporary Dance (BA)
Contemporary Music (BA)
Culture and Media (BA)
Economics (BA)
Environmental Studies (BA)
Global Studies (BA)
History (BA)
Interdisciplinary Science (BA)
Journalism + Design (BA)
Liberal Arts (BA or BS)
Literary Studies (BA)
Philosophy (BA)
Politics (BA)
Psychology (BA)
Screen Studies (BA)
Sociology (BA)
Theater (BA)
Urban Studies (BA)

Minors
Undergraduates across the university can pursue the following Lang minors or those offered by other colleges at The New School. See all available minors. 

Anthropology
Capitalism Studies
Code as a Liberal Art
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary Music
Culture and Media
Economics
Environmental Studies
Gender Studies
Global Studies
History
Interdisciplinary Science
Jewish Culture
Journalism + Design
Law & Social Change
Literature and Critical Analysis
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Race and Ethnicity
Religious Studies
Sociology
Theater
Urban Studies
Visual Studies
Writing

Leadership
Christoph Cox, Dean
Riva Kadar, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs and Planning
Jane McNamara, Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives and Civic Partnerships
Bhawani Venkataraman, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
Jackie Clark, Assistant Dean of Faculty Affairs
Gina Canterruci, Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Learning

Student Population
1,555 undergraduate*

Faculty Population**
Full-time: 116  Part-time: 275 

Percentage of Lang students who take
classes at Parsons**
58%

Average Class Size at Lang
18

Courses Offered at Lang Each Year
600+

Number of study abroad destinations**
58

* Includes BA/BFA students
** Fall 2023 data

Notable Alumni
Nina Arianda, actor
Emily Bode, fashion designer and founder of BODE
Borzou Daragahi, international correspondent, The Independent
Ani DiFranco, musician
Elisa Donovan, actor and author
Spike Einbinder, comedian, actor, and writer
Emily Gould, author, former co-editor of Gawker.com
Jillian Hervey, dancer and singer (Lion Babe)
Matisyahu (Matthew Miller), musician
Leandra Medine, author and fashion blogger (The Man Repeller)
Jason Rezaian, journalist
Julio Torres, writer, comedian, and actor
Lisa Unger, author
Alex Vadukul, features writer for the New York Times’ Styles section
Andy Zeffer,  author

Take The Next Step

Submit your application

Undergraduate

To apply to any of our Bachelor's programs (Except the Bachelor's Program for Adult Transfer Students) complete and submit the Common App online.

Graduates and Adult Learners

To apply to any of our Master's, Doctural, Professional Studies Diploma, Graduates Certificate, or Associate's programs, or to apply to the Bachelor's Program for Adult and Transfer Students, complete and submit the New School Online Application.