NYU School of Professional Studies

10/15/2026

Last night, NYU School of Professional Studies students held a cross-disciplinary event exploring how stadiums are evolving beyond game day into destinations that create year-round value.

Using Viking Lakes as a case study, featured guest Mark Wilf, co-owner and president of the Minnesota Vikings, joined NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport associate dean Daniel Kelly, NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality interim associate dean Bruno Eeckels, and NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate associate dean Marc Norman for a cross-disciplinary conversation about the growing intersection of sport, hospitality, and real estate.

The discussion gave students a unique look at how these industries are converging and what that evolution could mean for the future of sports and entertainment districts.

10/14/2026

NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport associate dean Daniel Kelly was quoted in this The Japan Times story about how the NBA's plans to expand into European basketball are raising questions about the future of the EuroLeague, including the potential impact on existing clubs, team owners, and the broader international basketball landscape.

"'They have a clear path to launching in 27-28, a year from now,' said Daniel Kelly, associate dean and clinical professor at NYU's Tisch Institute for Global Sport. 'And they can launch their league without poaching any of those clubs.'

'But the better deal is to align with Euroleague and bring in some of those clubs because then you have a critical mass of fan bases and you’re not starting from scratch.'"

Read more:

On Tuesday, the continent’s top clubs turned down an offer from the NBA, raising the prospect of a battle for Europe’s teams, players and commercial riches.

10/13/2026

We continue to celebrate the 2026 NYU School of Professional Studies Hall of Fame class and the remarkable alumni whose careers reflect the breadth and impact of the SPS community.

This month, we're celebrating our honorees each week, leading up to the SPS Hall of Fame ceremony.
Congratulations to Fenton Reese, Security Territory Manager for the New York Metro Campus and the Eastern United States, Bloomberg LP; Scott Harrison, Founder and CEO of charity: water; and Brian Ray, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners!

Fenton Reese (MS '21, NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business): "NYU SPS helped me transform decades of leadership experience into a deeper understanding of coaching, human development, and organizational transformation. Most importantly, it reinforced my belief that transition is not an ending—it is an opportunity for reinvention, renewed purpose, and continued service."

Scott Harrison (AA ’96, NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business): "My degree has helped prepare me for my first humanitarian mission as a photojournalist aboard the Mercy Ships in post-war Liberia, West Africa. It also gave me a love and familiarity for New York City, where I returned to build charity: water only blocks away from campus."

Brian Ray (MS ’02, NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate): "One of the most important themes of my adult life as a New Yorker has been my constant connection to NYU, and specifically to the Schack Institute of Real Estate. ... I would not have the career I always dreamt of without everything NYU has given me."

Congratulations to our 2026 NYU SPS Hall of Fame inductees!

10/12/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 24th for a Graduate Open House at the NYU School of Professional Studies!

The in-person Open House event offers a comprehensive resource hub for prospective graduate students. Attendees can participate in 30-minute sessions led by the Admissions and Financial Aid teams, providing essential information about the application process and funding options.

During lunch, visitors have the opportunity to engage with student clubs and student government representatives, gaining insight into campus life and extracurricular activities.

The event also features academic breakout rooms where attendees can explore specific programs and interact with faculty members, offering a thorough overview of the academic opportunities available.

Learn more and register here: https://apply.sps.nyu.edu/register/?id=f74baeff-f3dc-4f42-804f-2cf1cfb9d87e

10/09/2026

On Wednesday, leaders at the intersection of real estate, energy, capital, and technology gathered for the inaugural Data Center and AI Infrastructure Forum, hosted by the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate in partnership with Haynes and Boone, LLP. The forum brought together developers, investors, operators, and policymakers to examine the rapidly evolving physical infrastructure powering artificial intelligence.

The forum was led by co-chairs Suhail Tayyeb, clinical assistant professor at the NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate, and Jeffrey A. Moerdler, chair of the Data Center and Digital Infrastructure Practice at Haynes Boone. Marc Norman, associate dean of the Schack Institute, opened the program with welcome remarks.

Throughout the day, conversations moved beyond the headlines around AI to focus on what it actually takes to build and finance the infrastructure behind it, from power availability and grid constraints to capital deployment, site selection, construction timelines, and ex*****on risk. Tayyeb opened the program with "The AI Infrastructure Shock," and later joined Pouya Lavian, deputy chief of staff for policy at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for a fireside conversation. The program also featured a keynote, "Data Centers For The Rest Of Us," from Dean DeBiase, chairman of RWS Data Centers and CEO of Reboot Partners/Reboot Media.

Congratulations to the NYU Schack community and all of the industry leaders who helped launch this new forum and bring together timely perspectives on the future of AI infrastructure, energy, capital, and real estate.

Learn more about the Schack Institute of Real Estate: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/schack-institute-of-real-estate.html

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10/08/2026

A new chapter has begun for publishing, writing, and media at NYU SPS.

On September 1, Andrea Chambers stepped into the role of Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives in Publishing after 20 years of service to NYU and her tenure as Associate Dean of the NYU SPS Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media. In this new role, Andrea continues to advance key publishing initiatives, including the NYU Summer Publishing Institute, NYU Advanced Publishing Institute, global publishing education programs, the Publishing Board of Advisors, and other special projects.

Dr. Martin Ihrig has assumed leadership of the Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media and has been named as Senior Associate Dean of the NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business (DPB). In this expanded role, Martin will help connect publishing, writing, and media more closely with DPB's broader academic portfolio focused on industry engagement, innovation, and professional education.

Please join us in congratulating Andrea and Martin as they begin this exciting work.

Learn more about the NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/division-of-programs-in-business.html

10/07/2026

We're proud to celebrate the 2026 NYU SPS Hall of Fame class! This year, we recognize nine extraordinary honorees whose leadership, accomplishments, and contributions have made an impact in their fields and communities.

We'll be celebrating our honorees each week, leading up to the SPS Hall of Fame ceremony.

Congratulations to Louisa R. Bargeron, Brigadier General, U.S. Army Reserve; Steen Petri, Managing Director, Investments, HEI Hotels & Resorts; and Yaron Weitzman, NBA Reporter and Author, who are part of our 2026 class!

Louisa R. Bargeron (MS '07, NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business): "SPS set me on a path I never could have imagined - a career spanning public affairs, national security, and foreign affairs across three decades of public service. ... Baut the greatest gift was the people. My NYU SPS classmates are among the most brilliant and caring people in my life, and I’m grateful we remain connected."

Steen Petri (MS '03, NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality): "The Master's degree from SPS allowed me not only to pivot my career into the hotel real estate side by teaching me the skills needed to succeed in the transactional real estate field, it also provided me with literal introductions to industry leaders."

Yaron Weitzman (BS '11, NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport): "SPS gave me the foundation I needed to chase my dreams. Not just the classes, though those mattered, but the belief that the jobs I'd always wanted were within reach. Most of all, SPS gave me a network."

Congratulations to our 2026 NYU SPS Hall of Fame inductees!

NYU Alumni

10/06/2026

The Center for Global Affairs at NYU associate dean Carolyn Kissane has been interviewed by Fox 32 Chicago to discuss the impact of high diesel fuel costs and the potential for a national trucker shut down on the US economy and the transporting of consumer goods nationwide.

"We've never seen prices this go this high in the United States or anywhere in the world. The duration of these high prices, much of it is tied to the duration of the conflict in the Middle East as well as the ban on exports in Russia."

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVAiqaTm3sg&t=881s

10/05/2026

Congratulations to SPS alum Chiené Joy Jones, who has been named an NYU Alumni Changemaker of the Year!

A 2013 graduate of the NYU SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies with a BA in Social Sciences, Jones is the Founder and Executive Director of Grow Our Game, a free basketball program creating opportunities for nearly 300 girls ages 4–18 across New York City.

Through sport, she is helping young athletes build confidence, resilience, and character, while expanding access to the game she loves. Her impact has also earned her recognition as a Junior Knicks Coach of the Year and features in Nike campaigns, the Today Show, and MSG Networks.

Read her full spotlight here: https://alumni.nyu.edu/alumni/changemakers/bios/2026/bio-chiene-jones.php

10/02/2026

On Wednesday, leaders from across the real estate industry gathered for the 9th National Symposium of Women in Real Estate, hosted by the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate.

The day opened with remarks from NYU School of Professional Studies Dean Angie Kamath, alongside Schack Conference Host Marc Norman, Associate Dean of the Schack Institute of Real Estate, and Conference Chair Laurie Golub, Senior Managing Director at Affinius Capital.

The symposium was also led by Conference Co-Chairs Whitney Arcaro, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Residential, RXR; Thanh Bui, Managing Partner, Heights Capital Advisors; Linda Foggie, SVP and Global Head, Real Estate & Corporate Services, Scotiabank; and Jillian Mariutti, Managing Director, Hotels & Hospitality, JLL Capital Markets.

Throughout the day, conversations explored the economic outlook and key issues across finance, construction and development, retail, and housing, with AI emerging as a major theme throughout the symposium. Programming also examined how technology is reshaping the industry, including a dedicated session on using AI to build professional networks, alongside discussions of mentorship, connection, and career growth. A highlight was the keynote fireside conversation with Cathy Marcus (Schack ’90), Co-Head and Global COO of Real Estate at PGIM, moderated by Whitney Arcaro.

It was a powerful and inspiring day of thought leadership, mentorship, and community, bringing together established leaders, emerging professionals, students, and alumni from across the real estate industry.

Learn more about the Schack Institute of Real Estate: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/schack-institute-of-real-estate.html

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