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Chair and Departmental Faculty Advisor, Environmental Studies
Jürgen von Mahs
Associate Professor, Urban Studies
freiherr@newschool.edu

Student Success Advisor, Environmental Studies
Ahdya Attea
Lang Academic Advisor
ahdya@newschool.edu

Chair & Faculty Advisor

Robert von Mahs
Urban Studies Associate Professor; Urban Studies and Environmental Studies Chair; Lang Faculty Sophomore Advisor

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Ahdya Attea
Lang Academic Advisor

Faculty

Jonathan Bach
Professor, Global Studies (on leave 2026-27)
Ana Baptista
Associate Professor of Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management & Director of the Tishman Environment and Design Ce
Stefani Bardin
Part-time Assistant Professor
Emily Bills
Part-time Assistant Professor
Katayoun Chamany
Mohn Family Professor of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Department Faculty Advisor of Interdisciplinary Science
Alexandra Delano
Professor of Politics and Global Studies
Leonardo Figueroa Helland
Associate Professor of Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management
Thomas Forster
Part-time Assistant Professor
Joseph Heathcott
Professor of Urban Studies
Laura Y Liu
Associate Professor of Global Studies and Geography
Alan McGowan
Part-Time Assistant Professor
Stephen Metts
Part-time Associate Teaching Professor
Kristin Reynolds
Associate Professor of Food Studies
Miguel Robles-Duran
Associate Professor of Urbanism
Oscar Sosa Lopez
Chair of the MS Public and Urban Policy Program and Assistant Professor of Policy and Social Justice
Tamarra Thomas
Part-time Lecturer
Bhawani Venkataraman
Associate Professor of Chemistry; Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs at Lang
Rafi Youatt
Associate Professor and Chair of Politics

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Elaine Savory
Emeritus Professor

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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.
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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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About
Overview
History
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.
Learn more
Academics
Overview
Areas of Study
New York City Is Your Classroom
Study Abroad
Cross-University Minors
BA/BFA Dual Degree
Bachelors-Master's Program
Faculty
Courses
Advising & Resources
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
- Related Links
- Study Abroad
- Civic Engagement & Social Justice
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
Admissions & Aid
Overview
How to Apply
Guaranteed Admission Program
Tuition & Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Admission Events
Contact Us
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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