Beyond NYU
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond the university.
Beyond NYU: Shaping the image of a top luxury brand
Gallatin alum Elliot Greenfield discussed his journey from a Steinhardt first-year to a leading marketing role at Swarovski, one of the largest jewelry brands worldwide.
Beyond NYU: Merging music and advocacy
Singer-songwriter and former Miss Michigan Teen USA spoke to WSN about her evolution as an artist, from the moment she stepped onto NYU’s campus to her journey growing her social media presence.
Beyond NYU: A Gallatin alum’s journey to crafting Etsy
After Chris Maguire found his passion for interdisciplinary work at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, he collaborated with two other NYU alumni to create one of the best-known online stores for niche gifts and crafts.
Beyond NYU: Pursuing public service from Gallatin to City Council
Andrea Gordillo, who graduated from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2017, spoke to WSN about her childhood and current campaign for New York City Council.
Beyond NYU: Shaping workplace culture through hospitality
After studying organizational behavior at NYU, Susan Salgado found her way to the hospitality industry and eventually created her own consulting company to share insights on leadership, organizational culture and career advice.
Beyond NYU: Bridging the gap between business and film
From Tisch to Stern, Alejandra Parody shares her journey in the film industry.
Beyond NYU: Shaping films and shows frame by frame
From NYU Tisch classes to Hollywood’s “Ted Lasso,” alum A.J. Catoline shared his experiences in the world of film editing.
Beyond NYU: Mixing acting with activism
Madi Kaplan, a first-year at NYU, decided to combine her passions for performance and nonprofit work into both a Gallatin concentration and a theater organization.
Beyond NYU: Shaking up the restaurant industry one article at a time
You might know Eater from its vast lists of restaurant recommendations. But for Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Wu, the publication offers many opportunities for expansion.
Beyond NYU: Opening doors to STEM for students of color nationwide
Inspired by her experiences as an NYU graduate student, Jaycee Holmes hopes to welcome more people of color and women into the computer science industry.
Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular
Adi Roy scored his first professional role as an NYU sophomore. Now, he’s playing the iconic Disney prince that we all know and love.
Beyond NYU: Turning a creative outlet into a personal brand
Just like many of us, Stern junior Gracie Palumbo-Alkire used to wind down by watching TikTok videos before bed. Now, millions of people are tuning in to watch hers.
