NYU School of Professional Studies

09/01/2026

Welcome, new NYU School of Professional Studies undergraduate students! This week is Week and today is our undergraduate orientation.

If you're new to NYU SPS, you may have been encouraged at some point to give us a follow on our social media. While you're here, also consider following your division's social media channel as well:

➡️ NYU SPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
➡️ NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality
➡️ NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport
➡️ NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate

Enjoy this week - we are so excited you're here!

08/31/2026

Welcome, new NYU School of Professional Studies graduate students! This week is week and today marks our graduate orientation. We're so thrilled to have you with us. Enjoy everything this week has to offer!

If you're new to NYU SPS, you may have been encouraged at some point to give us a follow on our social media. While you're here, consider following your division or program's social media channels as well:

▶️ NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality
▶️ NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport
▶️ NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate
▶️ The Center for Global Affairs at NYU
▶️ NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business
▶️ NYU SPS Integrated Marketing & Communications
▶️ NYU SPS Human Capital Management
▶️ NYU SPS Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media

08/28/2026

📊 From the Desk of: Elissa Taublib (MS in Integrated Marketing '26)

Elissa is putting her NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business education into action as a Senior Associate, Client Experience at dna Communications within Weber Shandwick.

"My experience studying Integrated Marketing at NYU SPS gave me a strong foundation that I continue to build on in my current role. During my master's, I discovered a growing passion for healthcare and scientific communications through experiences first through my summer role at IPG Health and later through my work at NYU's Urban Systems Lab, which helped shape the direction I wanted to take my career."

Now, Elissa is part of the Congress team at dna Communications, supporting Pfizer's oncology congresses on the medical affairs side of the booth. Her role draws on the collaboration, planning, cross-team coordination, and project management skills she developed at NYU School of Professional Studies.

"I'm loving my new team and agency, and I’m excited to continue learning, growing, and taking on new challenges in healthcare communications!"

Learn more about the NYU SPS Integrated Marketing & Communications MS in Integrated Marketing: https://bit.ly/43lgCbs

08/26/2026

NYU School of Professional Studies Dean Angie Kamath was recently interviewed by Scott Tong, co-host of WBUR 90.9 FM's Here & Now, on how midcareer professionals can become stalled in their careers, and what workers and employers can do about it.

She discusses new research from NYU SPS and The Burning Glass Institute finding that one in four white-collar workers has gone five or more years without a raise or promotion, and explores the causes and potential solutions to midcareer stagnation.

Listen to the full interview here:

One in four white collar workers are stalled in their careers without a raise or a promotion in five years or more.

08/25/2026

Beginning September 1, Bruno Eeckels will serve as Interim Associate Dean of the NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.

Dr. Eeckels joined the Tisch Center faculty in 2019 and has served as Academic Director for Graduate Studies since 2022. A Clinical Professor of Hospitality Finance, his areas of expertise include hospitality finance, tourism economics, and forecasting. We are grateful to have his experience and leadership guiding the Tisch Center during this transition.

We also extend our appreciation to Nicolas Graf, who will conclude his tenure as Associate Dean on August 31, for his leadership and service to the Tisch Center and the NYU School of Professional Studies community.

Learn more about the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/jonathan-m-tisch-center-of-hospitality.html

08/24/2026

📚 From the Desk of: Xander Guidry (MS in Publishing)

Recent NYU SPS Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media graduate Xander Guidry is celebrating one year at Insight Editions, where they work as an Editorial Assistant in the Entertainment division.

"I’m genuinely so grateful to have been granted the opportunity to demonstrate my commitment to publishing as both an art and an industry! Working at a place that reveres fandom culture the way that Insight does truly is a dream come true for me."

Over the past year, Xander has worked on projects including "Six of Crows: A Darker Shore" and "Britney Spears: A Visual Celebration," bringing together their passion for publishing, fiction, and pop culture.

“Fiction and pop culture have provided me with a sense of belonging, and I am overjoyed that I’ve spent the last year working on projects that can offer that same experience to others. I look forward to building a career here that centers not only giving back to, but also further enriching, the communities and fandoms that raised me.”

Learn more about the MS in Publishing program: https://bit.ly/4biWSJh

08/21/2026

Last week, five NYU SPS MS in Integrated Marketing students saw their names and faces light up Times Square after winning the inaugural OUTFRONT Media USA Marketing in Motion: An Integrated Marketing Campaign Challenge.

The spring competition challenged NYU SPS students to develop a full-funnel integrated marketing strategy using New York City transit as both a brand platform and growth channel. From 92 students representing 25 teams, six teams advanced to the finals at OUTFRONT Media headquarters, with a Times Square billboard among the prizes awaiting the winning team.

The winning team: Juan Pablo Cajiga Gordillo, Beng Febriano, Maryam Ijaz, Naina Sarin, and Sterling Throckmorton.

"It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a moment I'll never forget," said Juan Pablo.

For Naina, the moment carried special meaning: "Most of us are international students who have spent less than a year in New York, so seeing ourselves on Times Square feels surreal."

The only-in-NYC moment brought together the students and their friends and family with SPS leadership and Integrated Marketing and Communications faculty and students, including NYU School of Professional Studies Dean Angie Kamath, NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business Associate Dean Martin Ihrig, and Kathleen Rennie, Chair of the NYU SPS Integrated Marketing & Communications Department.

Congratulations to the team, and thank you to OUTFRONT Media for creating an unforgettable experiential learning opportunity and celebration of our students' work!

Learn more about the Master's in Integrated Marketing at NYU SPS: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-integrated-marketing.html

08/20/2026

📍Florence, Italy 🇮🇹

What does sustainable tourism look like in one of the world's most visited destinations?

This summer, students explored that question firsthand in Italy through the graduate-level Global Field Intensive offered by the NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, "Tuscan Tourism and Hospitality Landscapes between Crisis and Opportunity." The course focused on sustainable tourism, overtourism, hospitality, and destination management.

Based in Tuscany, students combined classroom learning with fieldwork, analyzing tourism data and engaging directly with local operators, government officials, and residents to better understand how tourism shapes the region.

Students examined the challenges facing destinations like Florence while exploring opportunities to balance tourism with sustainability, cultural preservation, and the needs of local communities.

From studying tourism trends to seeing their impact firsthand, students gained a deeper understanding of what it means to manage destinations responsibly and create more sustainable travel experiences.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hKpiRp

08/18/2026

NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport Associate Dean Daniel Kelly is quoted in this South China Morning Post article on China's efforts to redirect capital into sports.

"A case in point is the rapid expansion of winter sports in the lead-up to and in the wake of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Daniel Kelly, associate dean of the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport at New York University, said China's heavy investment in infrastructure for the Games had created significant opportunities for major brands.

'In the past four years, China has made tremendous investments in sport participation, growing [access to] ice rinks and building the capacity for participants to partake in Olympic sports throughout the year,' says Kelly."

Read more:

Sport is becoming a global asset class, where China is expanding from manufacturing to backing teams, pioneering tech and trading media rights.

08/18/2026

💻 From the Desk of: Mary Timmons Cross (MS in Public Relations and Corporate Communication)

NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business student Mary landed a full-time role as an Associate at Profile Advisors in May, crediting the mentorship and support she received throughout her time so far at SPS.

“Landing a full-time position in May is the direct result of the mentorship of professors and staff who supported and believed in me during my first year in the program. Shoutout to Dr. Schray and Prof. Biela for the constant guidance and resume reviewing!”

Mary chose the PRCC program for its versatile course offerings, opportunities to gain professional experience, and flexibility for students balancing work and graduate school. Now, she’s bringing one key lesson from SPS into her new role: the importance of transparent, timely communication and how it can strengthen every account you work on.

“I’m excited to jump back into client-first work and build my professional experience prior to graduation in 2027 while serving as Vice President for PRL. I directly credit the entire PRCC team for making those things possible!”

Learn more about the NYU SPS Integrated Marketing & Communications PRCC program: https://bit.ly/4ijQ574