News and notes from across NYU's Campuses and Sites
This fall, two of NYU’s most established study away sites welcome new directors: Dr. Jill Lane at NYU Madrid and Dr. Peter Zusi at NYU Prague. Both bring long-standing connections to their host cities and deep expertise in their fields. Dr. Lane, a longtime professor in NYU’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese Languages and the […]
Students at NYU London live and learn in one of the world’s most vibrant cities. This video highlights what it’s like to study away at NYU London, showcasing the global site’s newly opened, state-of-the-art academic center.
Studying away at NYU means having access to highly personalized support systems designed to make the process as seamless as possible. From course offerings that keep students on track academically to a wide range of services available both during the planning stages and following arrival at each global site, students have everything they need for […]
Updated April 4, 2025 This fall NYU London moved to its new location at 265 Strand. About a mile southeast from its former location and a short distance from the Temple London Underground Station, the new center offers students studying away an experience unique from other sites in the NYU global network. The Best Location […]
For Professor Rogan Kersh, becoming the academic director of NYU Florence and the vice chancellor for Global Programs is the culmination of a lifelong interest in world cultures—and a full-circle moment in his history with NYU. From 2006 to 2012, Kersh was the associate dean of the NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public […]
In 2001 Martina Faltova was a study abroad student in Cambridge, England, when a chance encounter with an NYU professor led her to becoming his family’s au pair in New York City. Since her visa required a language course, she enrolled in Intermediate French at NYU. She loved the University so much that, when she […]
We recently caught up with Rawan Al-Wakeal, manager of global career development at the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development and Office of Global Programs (OGP). Below, she describes why study away is important for students to become global citizens as well as competitive applicants beyond their time at NYU. Tell us about your role […]
When Chijioke Obasi joined NYU earlier this year as director for global programs inclusive engagement, she brought a wealth of experience to the role. Dr. Obasi, who is based in London, began her higher education career as a communication support worker for deaf students who use sign language. Since then, she’s held various faculty and […]
Dr. Mojtaba Moatamedi, NYU London’s new executive director, joined the staff in January 2023 and has big plans for the global location’s future. Formerly the president of Al Ghurair University in the United Arab Emirates, Moatamedi says it was the possibility surrounding NYU London and what lies ahead for the site, especially its new, state-of-the-art […]
Spending a semester in Tel Aviv, Israel, provides “a little bit of everything,” says Edan Raviv, assistant director of academics at NYU Tel Aviv. “There’s challenging courses, amazing networking opportunities, and a unique culture and society. It’s a more off-the-beaten-path experience for NYU students.” Staff members like Raviv help students navigate the excitement and complexity […]