Statement about Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict

A letter from the president of The New School

Dear New School students and colleagues, I want to take a moment to respond to the verdict that was delivered last Friday afternoon in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, wherein Mr. Rittenhouse was found to be not guilty on all counts. I have heard from many individuals in The New School community ...
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Statement about Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict

Responding to New ICE Guideline for Higher Education

A letter from the president and the provost of The New School

Students from around the globe are a vital part of this academic community and we are unwavering in our commitment to those from outside the U.S. who choose to learn, explore, and create at The New School. We are working closely with elected officials, the Commission on Independent Colleges & Universities in New York (CICU), and national associations to ensure that any final rule reflects these important concerns. University students are already working ...
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Responding to New ICE Guideline for Higher Education

Commencement

A commencement that will be historic and unforgettable in ways we could never have imagined

I love commencement. With my near-religious connection to higher education and firsthand experience of its life-changing power, I hold commencement as a sacred and ecstatic ritual. It is traditionally one of the few occasions where we academics indulge in a bit of fanfare and grandeur, bringing out our elaborate scholarly ...
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Commencement