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10/07/2024 | News release | Archived content
Outreach Roundup - Spring/Summer 2024
A public eclipse watch party in Downtown Brooklyn.
At NYU, outreach and engagement efforts have always been a pillar of our mission, and 2024 is shaping up to be no exception. In spring and summer this year, NYU students, faculty, and staff from across the university once again united in a shared commitment to give back to the local community. In keeping with NYU's founding mission of creating a university "in and of the city," NYUers contributed through food donations, fundraising for nonprofits, hosting free public events, and a range of outreach initiatives. These efforts highlight the university's unwavering dedication to uplifting local individuals and organizations. Here are some key statistics that illustrate the positive impact NYU made in its surrounding communities.
323
Lunches served at the Bowery Mission by volunteers from NYU School of Global Public Health on 2024 GPH Community Service Day. (above)
17
Adoptees gathered at NYU Shanghai for its Adoptee Symposium, a two-day event with programs designed specifically for attendees. (below)
2,656
Tutoring sessions provided by NYU students to the Reading Partners nonprofit during the 2023-24 school year.
60
Trees planted in Mexico to support the Monarch butterfly restoration on behalf of NYU Stern's Executive MBA Program.
100
Roofs in low-income communities inspected for potential water leaks by AI-driven robots designed by NYU Tandon researchers. (above)
65
Older adults at risk for Type 2 diabetes enrolled in a prevention program conducted by NYU Steinhardt and Langone professors.
1,108
People learned about the importance of screenings for breast cancer through NYU Langone's Beatrice W. Welters Program. (below)
500
Practical Care Kits assembled and donated to The Bowery Mission on Tandon Day of Service.
10
Artists participated in the third edition of Numoo, an artists development initiative run by the Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi. (above)
300
NYC middle and high school students took part in STEM research and learning through NYU Tandon's free summer programs. (below)
$5
Million grant awarded to NYU Meyers to train 5,000 health care professionals in providing age-friendly care for older adults in the Bronx.
150
Free counseling sessions offered to New Yorkers in the F&B industry through Steinhardt's Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing.
300+
Riders took part in NYU Abu Dhabi Annual Falcon Ride 2024, a free community event aimed at promoting an active lifestyle in the UAE. (above)
1,218
People reached through virtual cancer care workshops and community groups led by providers at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center.
329
Students served by the Liberal Studies Violet Pantry in Spring 2024.
1
Interactive theater workshop hosted by NYU Steinhardt to explore health equity issues in NYC. (above)
7
Volunteers from NYU Steinhardt acted as guides for a wheelchair skating course at the Wheeling Forward Adaptive Skate Clinic in NYC. (above)
100+
Art supply kits packaged during NYU MLK Week by the Tisch community for donation to The Island School on the Lower East Side. (below)
1,414
Pounds of food delivered to Bowery Mission through Stern's Executive MBA Program in partnership with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine.
5,000
Solar eclipse glasses distributed at a watch party hosted by NYU Tandon, Brookfield Properties, and the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.
1,750
Daffodil bulbs planted by Tandon students working with the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership. (above)
156
NYC high schoolers participated and showcased 134 research projects at the NYC TERRA STEM Fair, which was hosted and co-sponsored by Tandon.
20
Hermit crab shells restored through a sustainable shell reserve program funded by a Liberal Studies Social Impact Grant. (below)