Dean’s Honor Symposium Showcases Undergrad Research
The annual symposium gives students the chance to showcase original research that enabled them to build the skills necessary to transition from students to scholars, professionals, and artists.
Each spring, The New School buzzes with energy as students and faculty showcase their cutting-edge research and creative projects through screenings, performances, readings, and presentations. Alumni return to inspire and connect through talks and networking while staff curate exciting events and experiences. Spark was launched to celebrate all of this remarkable work, highlighting the incredible contributions of our community both within the university and beyond.
Spark brings all New Schoolers together to recognize the creativity, innovation, and dedication that make The New School unique. Open to all New School students, alumni, faculty, and staff, Spark is an opportunity for the entire community to celebrate one another’s accomplishments and the extraordinary spirit that motivates our university.
Spark is all about celebrating our community's incredible creativity, work, and impact. It’s a time to come together, cheer each other on, and ignite collaborations and ideas that can lead to something groundbreaking. Spark offers something for everyone. It’s an opportunity to expand your horizons, connect with others, and be part of something special.
The annual symposium gives students the chance to showcase original research that enabled them to build the skills necessary to transition from students to scholars, professionals, and artists.
Our 2025 award recipients exemplify what it means to spark change, inspire others, and embody the progressive values at the heart of The New School.
Spark provides an opportunity for the entire university to come together and celebrate the community’s outstanding work.
This annual series of events and exhibitions presents cutting-edge student work to the New School community and the broader public here in New York City.
Spark hosts a number of events—such as Pedagogy as Praxis, The Moment Is Now, and The Provost’s Reading Group—that provide opportunities for connection across the university.
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