President Towers’ 2026 Convocation Message
These are the remarks delivered by President Towers at the University Convocation on August 27, 2026 Welcome to the 2026 New School Convocation. My name is Joel Towers, and for […]
Messages to the Community
Welcome to the 2026-27 Academic Year
A Message from Joel Towers, President and University Professor Welcome to the beginning of the 2026-27 academic year! This fall we are joined by over 2,800 new undergraduate and graduate […]University Convocation is August 27
Join students, faculty, and staff from across the university as we come together to kick off the start of the academic year at University Convocation, which will be held on Thursday, […]A Message from President Towers
Dear Colleagues, I am writing to you today as we mark a significant milestone in our collective work to remake The New School for the present and the future. Every […]President Towers’ 2026 Commencement Message
These are the remarks delivered by President Towers at the University Commencement on May 18, 2026. (We have omitted here general greetings to those in the audience.) Dear students — […]Major Grant from the NorthLight Foundation Amplifies Tishman Environment and Design Center’s Impact
A Message from Joel Towers, President and University Professor I am excited to share extraordinary news that advances The New School’s mission to address the defining challenges of our time. […]Advancing Our Academic Reorganization and Workforce Alignment
Richard Kessler, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic AffairsFrancisco X. Pineda, Executive Vice President for Business & Operations and Chief Operating Officer Dear Colleagues, We are writing to you today as […]Update on University Planning
A Message from Joel Towers, President and University Professor Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, In November I wrote to you about the essential, comprehensive, and forward-looking work underway to create a vibrant […]Welcome to the Start of the Spring Semester
A Message from Joel Towers, President and University Professor Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Welcome to the start of our spring semester. It is inspiring to see our campus come […]Follow Up on University Academic Planning
A Message from Richard Kessler, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs To the New School Academic Community: I hope this message finds you all well. I would like […]
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