President's Blog | The New School

Greetings! In this space, I will offer occasional reflections on a range of topics—events and activities at The New School, issues in higher education, and, more broadly, things I am reading, ideas I am pondering, and slices of life at The New School and in New York City. Your suggestions and responses are welcome, via email to [email protected].
March 07, 2023
“The New Conversation” with Bill T. Jones

Today I am pleased to share a new installment in my virtual series called “The New Conversation.” It was a great pleasure to sit down with the renowned performing artist ...

November 04, 2022
On the Importance of Voting

As we approach the upcoming midterm elections, I want to take this opportunity to urge everyone in The New School community who is eligible to vote to exercise that right ...

October 31, 2022
Today's Supreme Court Affirmative Action Oral Arguments

Below is a message I sent today to The New School community. I’m sharing it here on the blog as well. Dear New School students and colleagues, Like many of ...

September 30, 2022
“The New Conversation” with Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci

Today I share a new installment in my virtual discussion series called “The New Conversation.” It was a great pleasure to sit down with The New School’s Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci, ...

September 29, 2022
James Baldwin Review, Volume 8

I am pleased to share the recent release of the latest volume—our eighth—of the James Baldwin Review. JBR is an annual journal that brings together a wide array of peer-reviewed ...

August 29, 2022
Welcome to the Start of The New School Academic Year

Below is a message I sent today to The New School community. I shared my excitement about the start of the new academic year with students, faculty, and staff following an amazing ...

May 11, 2022
“The New Conversation” with Dr. Vin Gupta

Today I am pleased to share this season’s fifth and final episode of The New Conversation, the online discussion series where I invite scholars, artists, leaders, and change-makers to talk ...

April 28, 2022
PUBLIC SEMINAR SPECIAL ISSUE, “TEACHING WHILE BLACK”

Today I’m delighted to announce the release of a special issue of Public Seminar, “Teaching While Black,” that illuminates the current condition of African American scholars who work in higher education. ...

March 17, 2022
“The New Conversation” with Cornel West

Today I share a new installment in my virtual series called “The New Conversation.” It was a great pleasure to sit down with the renowned philosopher and Presidential Visiting Scholar ...

March 09, 2022
Solidarity and Support in Response to the Crisis in Ukraine

Below is a message I sent today to The New School community. I’m sharing it here on the blog as well. Dear members of The New School community, As the ...
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“The New Conversation” with Bill T. Jones

On the Importance of Voting

Today's Supreme Court Affirmative Action Oral Arguments

“The New Conversation” with Dr. Teresa Ghilarducci

James Baldwin Review, Volume 8

Welcome to the Start of The New School Academic Year

“The New Conversation” with Dr. Vin Gupta

PUBLIC SEMINAR SPECIAL ISSUE, “TEACHING WHILE BLACK”

“The New Conversation” with Cornel West

Solidarity and Support in Response to the Crisis in Ukraine

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