Social Impact

Yarn it Forward: An NYU Club Gives Back to NYC
Build community and friendship in this NYU club as you knit and crochet for New York City residents in need.

Sustainability on Campus: Your Green First Year
From courses to clubs and urban farms to festivals, you can get involved in sustainability at NYU from day one.

7 Enterprising Undergrads on Why Their Research Can’t Wait
Want to take part in meaningful lab, field, and studio work as an undergraduate student? At NYU, research opportunities abound.

A New Minor in Leadership, Spirituality, and Social Innovation
The Center for Global Spiritual Life recently announced its new minor focused on Leadership, Spirituality, and Social Innovation.

Meet a Silver Student Weaving Together Social Work and Human Rights
NYU social work major Raea Lovett traveled to Barcelona to support LGBTQ+ migrants through the Gallatin Global Fellowship in Human Rights.

A Social Work Major Strives for Accessibility
Social Work major Isaac Garcia knows accessibility is critical when it comes to public resources. So he built his studies around just that.

Forbes 30 Under 30: NYU Alumni Stand Out
On this year’s Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list, 27 NYU alumni were celebrated as the next generation of creators, innovators, and change-makers.

The NYU MLK Scholars: Continuing Dr. King’s Legacy
Learn about one of NYU’s scholar programs that is dedicated to social justice.