Social Identity

Empowered by policy education and campus advocacy groups, generations of student activists have found their voice at NYU.

Nearly 20 percent of NYU students are first-generation college students. Youʼre in good company.

NYU’s Center for Multicultural Education and Programs creates a supportive space for students of historically marginalized backgrounds.

This Big Ideas Course Series brings together students and speakers from across disciplines—and around the world—to academically explore important topics and challenges. In the Identity course, they joined forces to discuss the complicated nature of identity through many lenses.

From her native Oklahoma to NYU Sydney, Taylor Norman sheds light on the struggle of Indigenous people.

NYU students influence the culture and curriculum at NYU. Here, Native American and Indigenous students built a community and launched a new minor.

These student organizations prioritize and environmental focus on campus and beyond.

The NYU Disability Student Union (DSU) advocates for students with both visible and invisible disabilities—and works toward accessibility for all.

A student of the world, Carolyn was looking for a program that would enable her to serve her communities.