Community Development Finance Lab Empowers Underserved Neighborhoods Students of the Community Development Finance Lab explore the potential of community-owned energy resources. Learn More
There is something about being in a classroom with people who care about leaving the world better than they found it. Kevin Georges, MS Public and Urban Policy '09
Venturing into Sustainability on a Local Scale At The New School, collaboration and shared purpose lead to innovative, progressive entrepreneurial solutions to urgent real-world problems. Learn More
Changing Policy from Within the Classroom Public and Urban Policy students consult for the New York Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. Learn More
Consider today's challenges: social inequalities, threats to civil liberties, a lack of affordable housing, insufficient progress in addressing climate change. Given our university's history of bold inquiry and innovation, Milano will play a pivotal role in leading a course correction. John Clinton, Interim Dean, Milano
Centers & Institutes Ground-breaking research that shapes policy, tech equity activism, support for social entrepreneurs - these are some of the activities you can engage in at Milano's applied research initiatives. Students work directly with community and government organizations, building networks and laying the groundwork for future opportunities. Learn More
Public and Urban Policy Dissertations The Milano School encourages doctoral candidates to explore unconventional theoretical perspectives and use innovative research methodologies in their search for solutions to complex policy problems. While our doctoral students have diverse backgrounds and research interests, their dissertations share a commitment to social change and to critical interdisciplinary approaches that enable the development and implementation of equitable public policies. Learn More
Jan 12th 2023 The Year in Books 2022: Alumni Authors The past year was another successful one for The New School’s alumni authors, with dozens of books in various genres—nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and children and young adults—hitting the shelves. Alumni ...
Sep 29th 2022 Argentine President Alberto Fernández Delivers an Address, “Facing Global Challenges: A Latin American Perspective,” at The New School For years, The New School has cultivated relationships with scholars, leaders, and activists from Latin America. Guest speakers including Latin American presidents Dilma Rousseff, Tabaré Vázquez, Rafael Correa, Michelle Bachelet, ...
Mar 10th 2022 Nina Khrushcheva, Professor of International Affairs, Discusses the Russian Invasion of Ukraine In February, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine, Europe’s first major war in decades. The invasion has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people fleeing Ukraine ...
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