Beyond NYU
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond the university.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Beyond NYU: Building entrepreneurial success
Tandon alum Miguel Guerrero created one the world’s largest Minecraft servers when he was 14. Now, he is helping small businesses with their marketing campaigns at his own company.
Beyond NYU: Enhancing sound in film and television
Ryan Cole channels his love for music to create sound for movies and shows like the Emmy-award winning show “Stranger Things.”
Beyond NYU: Crafting sound waves and creating communities
Lynne Feldman spent her high school years dreaming of a career in music. Now, she is a seasoned sound editor-turned-social worker.
Beyond NYU: From rocking out at shows to ramping up creatives
Jordan Plosky started his post-grad career alongside major musical artists and has now created his own crowdfunding business.
Beyond NYU: Shining a light on women’s achievements
Kaitlin Culmo and Emily McDermott’s new book highlights the stories of women who never received credit for their contributions to history.
Beyond NYU: Reaching new heights with structural engineering
Richard Tomasetti is involved in the design and engineering of some of the world’s most notable buildings, and helped with reconstruction following the 9/11 attacks. He now teaches engineering at Columbia University.
Beyond NYU: Concocting creativity with cabaret
Salty Brine discovered his passion for storytelling while studying at NYU. Now, he creates and performs his own cabaret shows in New York City.
