Academics
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An NYU Tandon Alum Becomes A Founding Farmer
NYU Tandon alum Michael Udovich overcame a rocky start to his college career to help launch We Are The New Farmers
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20 Films and TV Series to Binge in 2020
If you need new content to binge, check out this list of talented actors, singers, models, authors, directors and producers who bleed violet!
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NYU Tandon Gave Beamlak Hailemariam a Community
The 2019 alumnus built more relationships and discovered more opportunities than he could’ve imagined.
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Joe Iconis: From High School Nerd to Broadway Success
Joe Iconis found his people at Tisch and Steinhardt. Together, they made a Broadway musical.
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An NYU Alum Goes from History Nerd to Future Politician
NYU alum Alexander Smith took advantage of his undergraduate years to explore all that NYU has to offer—and found himself on an unexpected path.
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A Start-Up is Brewing
Jessie Hsia and Hannah Lee have brewed up a business plan thanks to their classes at the Stern School of Business.
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Success After Shanghai
Members of NYU Shanghai Class of 2017 share updates on the amazing things they are doing since graduation.