Academics
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Office Hours: How NYU Professors Make a Large School Small
NYU professors offer office hours to allow students to introduce themselves and ask questions in one-on-one settings.
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So, What Classes Do I Register for as an NYU Student?
Tisch student Jo takes you inside what you need to know about how to register for classes as an NYU student.
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Exploring Plant Diversity with Professor Joyce Onyenedum
In her lab and courses, Professor Onyenedum delves into the intriguing traits and evolution of the plants in New York City and beyond.
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Faculty Spotlight: Kristoffer Diaz Makes His Broadway Debut with “Hell’s Kitchen”
Faculty Kristoffer Diaz shares his experience writing the Broadway musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ loosely based on the life of Alicia Keys.
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Real Estate Development Professor Jerrod Delaine Teaches Developers of the Future
As a professor of real estate development at the Shack Institute of Real Estate at the NYU School of Professional Studies, Delaine helps students connect classroom learning and real-world experience.
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A Model of Diplomacy: Professor Vlad Lupan
NYU Professor Vlad Lupan brings his personal experience working with the world’s most influential organizations into the classroom.
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At NYU Shanghai, Learn Through Stories and Spaces
Lena Scheen, Chinese literature and history expert and professor at NYU Shanghai, teaches two beloved courses.
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A Nobel Laureate Teaches Curiosity and Culture at NYU Abu Dhabi
Professor Wole Soyinka brings his experience as an artist, playwright, activist, novelist, musician, and Nobel laureate to everything he does—including teaching at NYU.
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For Professor Douglas, Conservation Is Personal, Intersectional, and Immersive
NYU Liberal Studies professor Leo Douglas shows his students how to emotionally connect with conservation efforts and the people behind them.
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At NYU Stern, Learn How Organizations Thrive
In Professor Julianna Pillemer’s Management and Organizations course, students learn skills they can take anywhere—from a book club to the boardroom.
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Nursing at NYU: Better Care for a Better World
Jasmine Travers teaches NYU Meyers students to provide exceptional nursing care and advocates for health equity and workforce diversity.
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Into the Green Desert: Sustainability at NYU Abu Dhabi
Antonios Vouloudis helped Abu Dhabi adapt to the climate crisis. Now, as the inaugural Director of Sustainability and Stewardship, he’s helping to advance sustainability efforts at NYU Abu Dhabi.