The New School for Social Research announces search for new dean

Milberg has been an integral part of The New School for over 32 years, serving as a professor of economics and chair member of the Department of Economics before being appointed as the dean of NSSR in 2013.

The New School for Social Research (NSSR) has announced its search for a new executive dean as the current dean William Milberg is set to step down from…

Indigenous scholars and activists meet at The New School for the UN Water Conference

The second ever UN Water Conference occurred between March 22-24 with hopes of creating solutions to the global water crisis.

Indigenous scholars gathered at The New School last Friday for an official side event of the United Nation’s second ever “Water Conference.” In a two part forum, speakers…

Do you live in NYC? You can vote for how public funds should be allocated to your neighborhood now

All New School students, regardless of voter registration, residency, or citizenship status, are eligible to vote online or in-person in New York City’s Participatory Budgeting election this week. Illustration by Ramona Mauroff

New Yorkers aged 11 or older are eligible to vote on what local physical and social infrastructure projects they want to see funded in New York City’s 2024…

Several university groups come together to provide free menstrual products in New School bathrooms

New School students may start to see free menstrual products in the University’s bathrooms this semester. Illustration by Ramona Mauroff

The New School main academic buildings could soon have free menstrual products in restrooms. Several university groups are pushing for the “No Pay Period Product” initiative, which would…

New School asks student, staff and faculty to submit initiatives to remedy budget deficit

The New School is facing a projected 85.5 million dollar budget deficit. They’ve asked students, faculty, and staff for help creating initiatives to create revenue and restore financial stability to the university. Illustration by Ana Whelley and Quynh Harris.

The New School is asking faculty, staff and even students to help create ideas that save costs and generate more revenue ahead of an expected budget deficit. The…

“Detoure Disaster”: NYC pop-up event sparks conversation about influencer ethics

The unforeseen turnout of over 500 people resulted in long lines — extending from Lafayette to Grand Street and three blocks up Crosby Street —effectively violating NYC’s Sidewalk Usage Guide for storefronts. Photo courtesy of Mikaela Cadenhead

Detoure, a Los Angeles-based thrift store, hosted a one-day pop-up sale in NYC on March 5th where customers could shop the closets of their favorite influencers. However, dozens…