Bianca Rodriguez-Mora, Author at The New School Free Press

A conversation with President Joel Towers

“I fundamentally believe that this community is capable of self-regulation, of holding ourselves accountable to the norms and agreements and community standards that we have already set for ourselves,” said Joel Towers. Photo by Dove Williams

The New School Free Press sits down with the newly appointed President of TNS After 20 years at The New School, Joel Towers stepped into a new role…

“Keeping Time” in the Eldert Street Garden

Entrance to the Eldert Street Garden. Photo by Dove Williams.

Serena Brunswig curates first art exhibition, representing the concept of time in a garden that slows the race against the clock. The idea of curating an art show…

88th Annual Commencement: TNS community shows support for Palestine, Israel, and the Gaza Solidarity Encampments

A student with a graduation cap on, with a narwhal horn attached to the top. Photo by Jordan Fong

Throughout The New School’s 88th Annual Commencement Ceremonies celebrations, as the graduates were honored for their achievements at the university, students, performers, and commencement speakers openly expressed their…

New School trustees will hold a vote on divestment from Israel

Banners hanging from the encampment in the "Lama Jamous Center." Photo by Jordan Fong

New School trustees will vote on whether or not to divest from companies supporting Israel, according to a university announcement today. The Investment Committee of the Board of…

New School students and faculty occupy the Welcome Center

The newly occupied 'Lama Jamous Center'. Photo by Jordan Fong

New School students and faculty in support of Palestine have occupied the Welcome Center and are demanding the Board of Trustees vote to divest from companies supporting Israel.…

Several protestors arrested at Faculty Solidarity Encampment Rally

NYPD presence at the rally. Photo by Jordan Fong

A New School student was arrested outside of the University Center after two counter-protesters pepper sprayed multiple protesters today at a rally to support the Faculty Solidarity Encampment. …