Beyond NYU
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond the university.
Beyond NYU: How a Tony Award-winning director took a passion for performance
Rachel Chavkin, director of the Broadway show “Hadestown,” jump-started her career with five of her Tisch classmates by her side.
Beyond NYU: From moviegoer to festival screener
ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby spoke with WSN about his journey as an Indigenous filmmaker, his creative influences and how his identity has been shaped by the cinematic art.
Beyond NYU: How a Gallatin alum built her brand up from flea markets to fashion shows
Dissatisfied with her experiences in the fashion industry, Leah Gans decided to change the trajectory of her career by creating a clothing label.
Beyond NYU: Taking mind control past ‘science fiction’ and into the world
CAS alum Aryan Govil first developed a mind-controlled wheelchair as a junior at NYU.
Now, he hopes to gain FDA approval and bring his revolutionary invention to aid people worldwide.
Beyond NYU: Writing songs for TikTok and the stage
Steinhardt alum Grace Yurchuk uses her virality on social media to propel her music career forward. Now, she aspires to write for the Broadway stage.
Beyond NYU: Maintaining memories through shared albums
How a Tandon student is helping college students keep connections from a night out.
Beyond NYU: Writing to help women combat social media’s toxic impact
Kara Alaimo used her interest in gender studies to help create sustainability goals within the United Nations, write articles for CNN Opinion and publish books.
Beyond NYU: Singing solo after songwriting for stars
Chloe George began her career writing for major artists like Hayley Kiyoko and Dua Lipa, and now she’s taking to the stage to perform her own songs.
Beyond NYU: From books to ballads
Ambrose Getz was unsure where she would end up when she first arrived at NYU. Now, she is releasing music and performing it across New York City.
Beyond NYU: A shy guy’s transformation into Broadway success
After studying music composition and musical theater writing at NYU, Steinhardt and Tisch alum Joe Iconis is creating musicals in unconventional ways.
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.
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.
