Olivia Richter

Senior Writer and Strategist

Olivia Richter is a Senior Writer and Strategist for NYU’s University Relations and Public Affairs Office of Marketing Communications. She is endlessly curious about people, what inspires them, and how they use inspiration to create change—something she finds in abundance at NYU. A New Hampshire native, she encounters her own inspiration when exploring new places, spending time in nature, reading books, and connecting with close friends and family. Olivia holds a BA in Communication Studies from American University.

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Engineering the Future | Part One

Explore which NYU engineering pathway is right for you.

Majors & Programs Research

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In NYU’s Special Collections, Tally Shannon Preserves New York City’s Forgotten Stories

Through research in NYU’s Special Collection, NYU Gallatin junior Tally Shannon, aims to uncover and preserve overlooked stories from New York City’s history.

Campus Resources Majors & Programs

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Student Filmmaker Ife Davis on Creating “I Am A Warrior” at NYU Accra

Student filmmaker Ife Davis found the inspiration and support to create a short film during her semester at NYU Accra.

Study Abroad

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NYU Buenos Aires Students Discover the City Through Food

Discover NYU Buenos Aires through Food, Culture, and Globalization, a popular course using food as a lens into history and culture.

Global Programs Study Abroad

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NYU Students Share Their Best Advice on Making Friends as a First-Year Student

One of the biggest questions incoming first-year students have is: How will I make friends? If your preparing for NYU and find your mind cycling through questions like, “How will I meet people?” “Will they like me?” or “Who will I hang out with?” you’re far from alone. The good news is that there are countless ways to build friendships at NYU. Some you might expect—through residence halls, clubs, and classes—while others happen in ways you’d never anticipate.

Admitted Students Communities & Clubs Student Voices

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Cool Course: Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

Students in this undergraduate course learn how to uncover the clues humans leave behind using the science of the human skeleton.

Faculty Majors & Programs Research

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Meet Lily Primeaux, the Student Leader Growing NYU’s Sustainability Movement

Raised in a Texas oil boomtown, Lily Primeaux came to NYU determined to make a difference. Today, she's helping grow a thriving sustainability community through leadership, research, and hands-on environmental action.

Communities & Clubs Research

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A Prehealth Student’s Transformative Semester Away at NYU Abu Dhabi

Prehealth student Saif Ali reflects on studying away at NYU Abu Dhabi, interning at M42, and learning to balance academics with joy.

Internships Majors & Programs Study Abroad

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Land Your Dream Internship in New York City

At NYU, if you dream it, you can achieve it! NYU students studying in New York City have unparalleled access to internships and the support to make them happen.

Campus Resources City Life Internships