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William Milberg
Henry H Arnhold Professor of International Cooperation and Development and Professor of Economics

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Ujju Aggarwal
Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Experiential Learning
David Bering-Porter
Associate Professor of Culture and Media
Jay Bernstein
Distinguished Professor of Philosophy
Benoit Challand
Professor and Chair of Sociology
Ying Chen
Associate Professor of Economics
Michael A Cohen
Professor of International Affairs & Director of the Doctoral Program in Public and Urban Policy
Paulo dos Santos
Associate Professor and Chair of Economics
Oz Frankel
Professor of History
Nancy Fraser
Emeritus Professor
Rachel Heiman
Associate Professor, Anthropology
Laura Y Liu
Associate Professor of Global Studies and Geography
Manjari Mahajan
Associate Professor of International Affairs & Starr Professor and Co-Director of the India China Institute
Clara Mattei
Kirstin Munro
Assistant Professor of Economics
Julia Ott
Emeritus Professor
Emma Park
Associate Professor of History
Trebor Scholz
Associate Professor of Culture and Media
Mark Setterfield
Leo Model Professor of Economics; Departmental Faculty Advisor of Economics at Lang
Rachel Sherman
Michael E. Gellert Professor of Sociology
Gabriel Vignoli
Part-time Associate Teaching Professor

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Thomas Forster
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Andrew Smith
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Overview
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Message from the Dean
Leadership and Administration
In Memoriam
About
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts is an academic space that defies tradition. Our approach to liberal arts education was born out of The New School’s vision to transcend intellectual boundaries and reimagine academic norms. At Lang, we challenge you to think critically and be accountable for your own scholarly development. We allow you to tailor your curriculum to your interests and study a range of disciplines within the ecosystem of The New School.
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New York City Is Your Classroom
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BA/BFA Dual Degree
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Adult Bachelor's
Learning at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts involves challenging accepted ideas, developing your own, and investigating the status quo. In 2025, the Adult Bachelor's Program joined the college, with its deep and rich history of meeting the unique needs of students who bring academic, work, and life experience. This program offers the freedom and flexibility to study part-time, full-time, on-campus, or online. Develop and hone critical thinking in an intimate learning environment with small discussion-based classes.
Learn more
Our Work
Featured Stories
Your education at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts encourages you to examine the world in new and unexpected ways by combining rigorous study with intellectual freedom. Our students and faculty draw on different disciplines to generate new ideas, create new models of investigation, and new approaches to solving relevant and current problems.
Learn more
Student Life
Overview
Student Groups
Campus Life & Activities
Current Students
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts is an intellectual home with the benefit of a comprehensive university’s rich ecosystem of organizations, activities, and events. Our New York City location further broadens and enriches our community and brings you endless opportunities for academic, cultural, and social discovery and growth.
Learn more
- Related Links
- Study Abroad
- Civic Engagement & Social Justice
Outcomes
Overview
Career Services
Our liberal arts education produces graduates who are well prepared for today’s rapidly evolving working world. Our graduates go on to fulfilling careers in today’s top industries. Among our recent alumni are conscious entertainers, influential journalists, grassroots and national activists, award-winning scholars and authors, and socially responsible entrepreneurs and executives.
Learn more
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At Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, we look for self-motivated and open-minded students who are ready to immerse themselves in a reading- and writing-intensive program that requires them to practice critical thinking and tackle difficult questions. We understand that selecting the right school can be a challenging process. Our admission team is here to help you navigate this critical journey and get to know you better.

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