Parsons warmly welcomes DAVID E. VAN ZANDT, The New School’s eighth president. President Van Zandt comes to the university from Northwestern University School of Law, where he served as dean and professor of law from 1995 to 2010. At Northwestern, his efforts to connect the professional and legal education communities helped the school of law grow significantly, developing innovative programs and curricula that strengthened its reputation and the prospects of its alumni. Since arriving at The New School in January, President Van Zandt has met with students, alumni, and members of the faculty and administration to learn how the school’s tradition of critical inquiry and engagement with the city and the world can be harnessed to build professional opportunities for students. We look forward to working closely with the new president to build a global community for Parsons and the other New School divisions and continue leading education in an interconnected world where art and design are increasingly important to a healthy civic life.

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