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The New School for Social Research is a graduate institution in New York City. We generate progressive scholarship in the social sciences and philosophy. Our 75+ full-time faculty members in nine departments offer masters and doctoral degrees to 800 graduate students.
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Our distinctive intellectual tradition encourages public debate and rigorous academic pursuit, while small programs encourage close collaboration between students and professors.
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Our faculty of more than 75 full-time scholars creates active and long-lasting partnerships with students. These public intellectual are leaders in their fields of study, shaping public debate, academic research, and pushing the boundaries of social sciences and philosophy around the world.
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Grounded in theoretical criticism, interdisciplinary exploration, and dissection of the world today, graduate students and faculty at NSSR produce scholarship that challenges the status quo, shapes the present, and leads the future of public debate. Explore their research and work.
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Become part of a rich, vibrant, and diverse community of dedicated academics and intellectuals. Connect with students and faculty who share your passions and drive to investigate the challenges that face society today. Live in one of the world's most intellectually dynamic cities, New York City.
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Graduate students at The New School for Social Research develop the skills to boldly question conventional thinking and break down the boundaries of social thought. See stories of our intrepid alumni, shaping the intellectual future of their fields.
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Explore our fellowships and funding opportunities. More than 90% of new full-time master’s students receive merit scholarships, averaging 49% of the cost of tuition.
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The New School for Social Research
Office of Admission
72 Fifth Avenue, 1st floor
New York, NY 10011
212.229.5600 or 800.523.5411
SocialResearchAdmit@newschool.edu

Admission Liaison
Samuel Yelton

Committee on Liberal Studies
6 East 16th Street, room 711A
New York, NY 10003
212.229.2747 x3026
Fax: 212.229.5473

Mailing Address
79 Fifth Avenue, room 711A
New York, NY 10003

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Paul Kottman

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Yvonne Garrett

Student Advisor
Sebastean Pujols: LiberalStudiesAdv@newschool.edu

2026-27 Liberal Studies Student Handbook

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Student Directory

First name	Last name	Email	Degree	Areas of Study
Abby	Merrick	merra225@newschool.edu	MA
Ajuni	Chawla	chawa303@newschool.edu	MA
Bella	Blumenschein	blumb240@newschool.edu	MA
Camellia	Schinner	singc007@newschool.edu	MA	Critical Human–Animal Studies, Critical Vegan Studies, Critical Ecology
Chris	Li	lic965@newschool.edu	MA
Christopher	Beck	beckc@newschool.edu	MA
Collin	Vonderahe	vondc926@newschool.edu	MA
Innana	Lorette-Watson	lorei726@newschool.edu	MA
Jamie	York	yorkj060@newschool.edu	MA
Jovanna	Liuzzo	liuzj236@newschool.edu	MA
Krishnaa	Sardeshmukh	sardk046@newschool.edu	MA
Maria	Markiewicz	markm155@newschool.edu	MA
Matthew	Levak	levam649@newschool.edu	MA
Qiyi	Huang	huanq390@newschool.edu	MA
Sohee	Jung	jungs906@newschool.edu	MA
Stephen	Tsai	tsais831@newschool.edu	MA
Violet	Handforth	handv835@newschool.edu	MA	Philosophy of Religion, Religion and Art, Mystical Practices. View personal website
Yanni	Xu	xuy286@newschool.edu	MA

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