In This Issue

Lessons in Democracy

Exploring the concept of government by the people
Poet Laureate

Meet Ada Limón (GSAS ’01), 24th Poet Laureate of the United States

Past Is Prologue

African Grove Theatre to Be Revived at New John A. Paulson Center

Welcome, Deans!

Five Schools Have Welcomed New Leaders Over the Past Year
Summer School

Screening Spike Lee’s 1999 Hit Movie “Summer of Sam”
Profiles

These Five Alumni Work to Enhance Equity in Diverse Communities
Changemakers

Celebrating Inspirational Violets Who Work for a Better World
A Great Run

Looking Back at a Remarkable NYU Track and Field Star
Carrying the Torch

Three Gifts from Visionary Donors Are Sure to Change Lives
Class Notes

Classmate Updates, Upcoming Events, 1831 Fund Anniversary
Black and white concept image of a Manhattan Airport with runways elevated 200 feet above street level

On the Cover

Recent polls suggest that more than 70 percent of registered voters view democracy in the United States as under threat. Take a closer look at our cover and read about our feature, “Lessons in Democracy,” and its inspiration.

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