Academics

Across NYU Schools, Cathy Thinks Critically and Explores Liberally
At NYU, Cathy Zhang explores her diverse interests across CAS, Stern, and Steinhardt, majoring in Economics, minoring in Business Studies and Digital Art and Design, and participating in various clubs.

Amplifying Voices: Native Studies at NYU
From her native Oklahoma to NYU Sydney, Taylor Norman sheds light on the struggle of Indigenous people.

A Tisch Musical Theatre Student Supports the Arts Through Song
Despite COVID-19, Tisch musical theatre student J.R. Heckman has kept singing, planning and performing in a virtual benefit concert for arts education.

Accepted as a Spring Admit? Confused? Yes, I was too.
What is Spring Admission like at NYU? A Spring Admit in Liberal Studies explains what it is and shares her expreinces in the program (+ gap semester ideas)

From Prehealth to a Communication Major
Onyeike came to NYU planning for a future in psychology, but her heart wasn't in it. At NYU, she found the Media, Culture, and Communication major at Steinhardt—and her calling.

A Silver Student Finds His Path in Community Organizing
At the Silver School of Social Work, Frankie fights for equity in education, housing, and health care by seeking change at the community level.

A Performance Studies Major Helps and Heals LGBTQ+ Youth
Tisch student Garet Weissenborn supports LGBTQ+ youth by merging performance studies and health education.

Faculty Research Lets CAS Senior Trisha Gupta Do It All
Through research experience with NYU faculty members, Trisha’s charted an academic course that bridges prehealth, English, chemistry, and medieval studies.

Research Makes Mykhal Youngʼs World Go Round
A senior with a passion for epidemiology, Mykhal Young found a second home in the research lab.

Global Liberal Studies Puts the World at Her Fingertips
Isabel Schmieta has been able to study what she cares about firsthand—from wherever she is in the world.