Beyond NYU
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond the university.

Beyond NYU: A global jazz singer’s journey to becoming a Grammy winner
From studying vocal performance at NYU to winning a Grammy, Steinhardt alum Nicole Zuraitis is finding ways to share her love for jazz with the world.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor
• March 14, 2024

Beyond NYU: Mastering movies and music videos
Tisch alum Jason Baum moved across the country to produce music videos for some of the music industry’s biggest artists. He now has five Grammy nominations and one Grammy win under his belt.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor
• March 7, 2024

Beyond NYU: Switching medicine for music business
CAS alum Mir Hwang co-founded GigFinesse to help emerging artists reach the big stage.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor
• February 29, 2024

Beyond NYU: How 2 brothers went from creating art to opening a gallery
Sam Kapp and his twin brother always had a passion for making art. Now, they work together to run their own gallery in New York City.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor
• February 22, 2024

Beyond NYU: Making musicals come to life in the Midwest
Steinhardt alum Kelsey McDaniel is taking her passion for musical theater across the country by creating her own production company in Indianapolis.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor
• February 15, 2024

Beyond NYU: When music meets ‘Mean Girls’
Steinhardt sophomore Mahi Alam marked his big debut on the silver screen with the musical remake of the iconic early 2000s film “Mean Girls.”
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor
• February 8, 2024

Beyond NYU: Turning thrift finds into fashion gold mines
Gallatin alum Kate Goldwater is redefining sustainable style with her East Village store AuH2O.
Isabella Jambrina, Contributing Writer
• February 1, 2024

Beyond NYU: Shifting from finance to funnyman
Stern alum Nimesh Patel studied finance at NYU. After graduating, he pivoted to a career in stand-up comedy, and is now on a national comedy tour.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• December 14, 2023

Beyond NYU: From coding websites to creating wearable tech
Tandon alum Alexis Williams started out studying ones and zeros. Now, she’s a social media influencer, the creator of a viral activism platform and the founder of her own clothing brand.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• December 7, 2023

Beyond NYU: From TikTok fame to onstage game
Former student Sadie Jean spoke to WSN about her recent and sudden rise to fame after posting a song on TikTok, eventually making a name for herself and performing across the country.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• November 9, 2023

Beyond NYU: A wellness entrepreneur’s journey from Violet to Golde
CAS alum Trinity Mouzon Wofford, the CEO of the wellness brand Golde, became the youngest Black woman to launch a brand at Sephora in 2019.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• November 2, 2023

Beyond NYU: Del Water Gap on exploring creative vulnerability
Since starting his music career in a student band at NYU, Samuel Holden Jaffe has ascended to indie stardom as Del Water Gap with hits like “Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat” and “High Tops.”
Eliana Brown, Contributing Writer
• October 26, 2023

Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • March 27, 2025

Sidney Snider, Sports Editor • March 22, 2025


Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor • March 22, 2025