"This inaugural Community Impact Report details many of the University’s most notable efforts to give back to its communities, both locally and globally. It encompasses service and volunteer projects, research targeted to our local communities, direct support to organizations, and public programming." - President Andrew Hamilton

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*The NYU Community Impact Report was published in 2018 and may not reflect changes made since publication.*


Arts & Culture

NYU’s tradition of supporting and nurturing the creative arts extends to its outreach programs and free programming.

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 Art gallery tour. ©Goldman: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.

Art gallery tour. ©Goldman: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.


Away & Abroad

 NYU Alternative Breaks. Courtesy of Tianxiong Hu.

NYU Alternative Breaks. Courtesy of Tianxiong Hu.

NYU’s students, faculty, and staff are constantly engaging with communities in locales beyond New York City.

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Sustainability & the Environment

NYU supports a wide range of sustainability initiatives and community service projects.

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Student volunteer tending to a garden. ©Greenberg: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.

Student volunteer tending to a garden. ©Greenberg: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.


Education

Storytime at the Georgiou Library. ©Olivo: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.

Storytime at the Georgiou Library. ©Olivo: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.

NYU's mission extends to its education outreach and programming.

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Technology & STEM

Through programs and outreach, NYU students, faculty, and staff are discovering new technologies, building analytical tools, and sharing their love of STEM topics with young people.

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A robot car built in a STEM education program. Courtesy of Tandon School of Engineering's Center for K-12 STEM Education.

A robot car built in a STEM education program. Courtesy of Tandon School of Engineering's Center for K-12 STEM Education.


Health & Wellness

College of Dentistry healthcare professional and patient. Courtesy of the College of Dentistry.

NYU’s health outreach includes programs that provide speech pathology services, care for stroke patients, and mental health support.

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Other Signature Programs

Many of NYU’s most outstanding outreach projects do not fall into a particular category. These programs and initiatives demonstrate the University’s wide scope of service.

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The annual Children's Halloween Parade, sponsored by NYU and Manhattan Community Board 2. ©Kahn: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.

The annual Children's Halloween Parade, sponsored by NYU and Manhattan Community Board 2. ©Kahn: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.


Contributors

Flowers tended to by Office of Grounds Management staff. ©Asselin: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.

Flowers tended to by Office of Grounds Management staff. ©Asselin: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau.

The Community Impact Report is a project of the NYU Community Connections Committee.

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