Schools of Public Engagement

The Schools of Public Engagement was one of the academic divisions that composed The New School, a private research university located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City. The college was split into five schools; Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment; the School of Media Studies; the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs; the Creative Writing Program; and the Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students.

In spring 2024, the university administration informed faculty members of university-wide restructuring plans, including plans to close down the Schools of Public Engagement as an independent academic division within the broader university structure. Subsequently, starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, programs formerly offered by the Schools of Public Engagement, were merged with a number of other academic divisions composing The New School, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research and Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts.