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Kommende Events (40)
"The Big Picture" Strategy, Scale, and the Future of Cinema with IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond
IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond discusses strategy, scale, and the future of cinema in an exclusive New School session exploring partnerships and cutting‑edge theatrical technology.
Toward a Humanist Architecture
Architect Lisa Gray (GOA) presents a lecture at The New School on humanist, regenerative approaches to architecture that integrate design, construction, and environmental research.
NSSR 2026 Philosophy Graduate Conference
Three-day graduate philosophy conference "Where to Begin?" at The New School (Mar 5–7, 2026) featuring keynotes by Romy Opperman, Judith Butler, and Susan Buck-Morss exploring contemporary philosophical questions.
Against Money
Economist J.W. Mason examines why money is widely misunderstood and the dangerous social consequences of that misunderstanding in a public lecture at The New School.
The New School Studio Orchestra presents Blue Note All-Stars with James Francies and Joel Ross
The New School Studio Orchestra presents Blue Note All-Stars with pianist James Francies and vibraphonist Joel Ross for a high-demand jazz concert; free with registration while seats last.
ONLINE | 10 Week Seminar: Voices and Resistance: Social Empowerment in the Face of the Discourse of Power in Latin America
10-week online seminar from The New School exploring political discourse and citizen responses across Latin America using Critical Discourse Analysis to investigate resistance and social empowerment.
Book Talk | Beyond Informality
Author Douglas de Toledo Piza joins Benoit Challand and Alexandra Delano at The New School to discuss Beyond Informality and how Chinese migrants transformed a border economy.
Danielle Knafo presents “Artificial Intelligence on the Couch: Staying Human Post-AI
Danielle Knafo presents a psychoanalytic exploration of how AI reshapes human drives, arguing omnipotence and self-destructive impulses help explain why we create AI; reception to follow at The New School.
Women in Jazz | International Women’s Day Concert and Jam Session
The New School and the Women in Jazz Organization present their 3rd annual International Women’s Day concert and jam session, featuring student and professional sets celebrating women in jazz.
The 2026 APEX Festival
APEX Festival at The New School brings eight capstone projects by graduating MFA Contemporary Theatre and Performance students, activating Bank Street Theater and surrounding spaces with new experimental work.
ONLINE | 10 Week Seminar: Functional Plant Ecology: Keys to the Conservation and Restoration of Global Ecosystems in a Changing World
A 10-week online seminar from The New School on functional plant ecology, focusing on conservation and restoration strategies to combat biodiversity loss and climate-driven ecosystem disruption.
Doc Talk: Bicentenario & La Laguna del Soldado
Double-feature screening of Bicentenario and La Laguna del Soldado by Pablo Álvarez-Mesa, exploring Simón Bolívar’s 1819 campaign and its modern echoes, followed by a conversation with the director at The New School on Mar 9, 2026.
The Legal Infrastructure for Physical Artificial Intelligence in China
A talk expanding on Angela Huyue Zhang’s paper 'The Sixth Layer' that analyzes how law operates as infrastructure for China’s physical AI, covering regulatory, technical, and governance implications.
New Standards Ensemble Concert
New Standards Ensemble at The New School, directed by Allison Miller and Carmen Staaf, performs works by women composers in an evening of contemporary jazz and ensemble repertoire.
Andrew Hartman: Marx in America
Historian Andrew Hartman discusses his book Karl Marx in America, exploring how Marx’s ideas have shaped understandings of the American project and political life.
Naked Angels 1st Mondays at The School of Drama
Join the School of Drama and Naked Angels for a free collaborative play reading at The New School on Mar 9, 2026 — title and cast TBA; open to the public with no ticket required.
CD Lecture Series: renald Louissaint
renald Louissaint, Brooklyn-based art director and publisher, presents a talk on editorial design, brand identity, and cultural archiving as part of The New School's CD Lecture Series.
ONLINE | 10 Week Seminar: The Struggle for Higher Education and Scientific Research in Sudan at War: Challenges and New Pathways
Ten-week online seminar from The New School examining how Sudan’s higher education and scientific research sectors have endured war—exploring destruction, displacement, resilience and new pathways for rebuilding knowledge systems.
Lang Craft Talks featuring Milo Todd
Lang Craft Talks presents Milo Todd, Lambda Literary Fellow and bestselling author, discussing craft, queer literature, and his debut novel in a New School author event.
Sam Lavigne (Parsons School of Design) on data, automation, and algorithmic justice
Sam Lavigne (Parsons) speaks at The New School on March 10 about data, automation, and algorithmic justice in an interdisciplinary AI & Psychoanalysis series exploring how AI reshapes mind, subjectivity, and the unconscious.
2026 Dorothy Hirshon Artist-in-Residence: Cheryl Dunye Spotlight Q&A
Award-winning director Cheryl Dunye appears as the 2026 Dorothy Hirshon Artist-in-Residence for a spotlight Q&A and masterclass at The New School exploring her film and television work.
Video Game Music Ensemble Concert
Elective Ensemble Concert directed by Jasper Dutz presents live arrangements of video game music at The New School on 2026-03-11, blending soundtrack favorites with concert repertoire.
Spatial Practices of Democracy
A New School conversation with scholars and curators exploring how physical and digital spaces shape protest, participation, and democratic life through art, design, and curatorial practice.
General Seminar | The Inaugural Walter Eberstadt Professorship Lecture | Philosophy in the Time of Techno-Fascism
Inaugural Walter Eberstadt Professorship lecture at The New School examining the political and ethical risks of AI and the concept of 'techno-fascism' amid current AGI hype.
Transmuted Grounds
Lecture at The New School (Mar 11, 2026) examining “Rough Topographies” and the environmental, social, and geological afterlives of oil extraction in Mexico’s Gulf Coast, with a focus on Poza Rica.
MARCH 25, 2026 AT 10:30 PM Remembering Ann Snitow
A memorial lecture and panel at The New School honoring feminist scholar-activist Ann Snitow with reflections on her work, activism, and legacy.
MARCH 25, 2026 AT 2:00 PM The Elephant at the Table
The Elephant at the Table is a public lecture/panel at The New School on March 25, 2026, offering an intellectual discussion on contemporary social and political issues.
MARCH 25, 2026 AT 11:30 PM Mannes Sounds: A Celebration of Commedia dell'Arte - The Birth of Modern Comedy
An evening at The New School celebrating Commedia dell'Arte and its influence on modern comedy with performances, historical context and discussion.
MARCH 27, 2026 AT 10:00 PM Plus Size Patternmaking Book Launch
Plus Size Patternmaking book launch at The New School on March 27, 2026 — an evening of author talk, readings and community conversation about inclusive fashion and pattern drafting.
APRIL 8, 2026 AT 11:30 PM Sandbox Percussion, Erik Hall, and Metropolis Ensemble Perform Canto Ostinato
Sandbox Percussion, composer Erik Hall, and the Metropolis Ensemble perform Simeon ten Holt's Canto Ostinato in a contemporary-classical concert at The New School.
APRIL 10, 2026 AT 6:00 PM HYBRID | KNOWLEDGE AT RISK
Hybrid event at The New School on Apr 10 exploring threats to knowledge—censorship, disinformation and challenges to academic freedom—aimed at students, researchers and the public.
APRIL 14, 2026 AT 5:00 PM Lang Dean's Honor Symposium
Lang Dean's Honor Symposium at The New School on April 14, 2026 is an academic gathering of students and faculty showcasing research, presentations, and scholarly discussion.
APRIL 15, 2026 AT 4:00 PM Climate Migration: Philosophy, History, Law
A scholarly event at The New School on April 15, 2026 exploring climate migration through philosophical, historical, and legal perspectives for students, scholars, and policy professionals.
APRIL 16, 2026 AT 10:30 PM The 2026 Publishing Triangle Awards | Hybrid
The 2026 Publishing Triangle Awards is a hybrid awards ceremony at The New School on Apr 16 honoring excellence in LGBTQ publishing and literature, with options to attend in person or online.
APRIL 23, 2026 AT 2:30 PM Community Conversation with President Towers: Faculty Forum
Community Conversation with President Towers at The New School: an open faculty forum for students, faculty and staff to discuss university issues and ask questions of campus leadership.
APRIL 23, 2026 AT 2:00 PM Gender Matters 2026: Feminisms Against Fascism
Symposium at The New School bringing together scholars and activists to explore feminist strategies and critiques in response to rising fascism and contemporary political challenges.
MAY 1, 2026 AT 9:00 PM Good Interventions '26 Open Call
Info session / open call at The New School for Good Interventions '26 inviting artists, designers, and researchers to learn about submitting proposals and participation details.
JUNE 9, 2026 AT 1:00 PM Sandbox Percussion Summer Seminar
Sandbox Percussion Summer Seminar at The New School on June 9, 2026 offers intensive contemporary percussion workshops, ensemble coaching, and masterclasses led by Sandbox Percussion.
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Undergraduate
Undergraduate admissions information for The New School: guidance on applying to Bachelor's programs (excluding Adult Transfer) via the Common App and next steps for prospective students.