Schools of Public Engagement
Former names | The New School for Social Research (1919–1997) New School University (1997–2005) The New School for Social Research (2005–2011) The New School for General Studies (2011–2015) |
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| Type | Private |
| Active | 1919–2025 (Merged with Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research and Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts) |
Parent institution | The New School |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
| Dean | Mary R. Watson |
| Students | 1,177 |
| Undergraduates | 388 |
| Postgraduates | 789 |
| Location | , 40°44′07″N 73°59′49″W / 40.73534°N 73.99704°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | White, Black, Parsons Red |
| Mascot | Gnarls the Narwhal |
| Website | newschool |
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.