The Center for Global Affairs at NYU

The NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs (CGA) and the SPS Division of Programs in Business (DPB) partnered with Cornell Tech startups and Newlab to launch a peer‑assisted fellowship program that immerses students in the rapidly evolving arenas of technology, venture creation, and global problem‑solving.

Students selected for this highly competitive experience were embedded within teams, matched with participating organizations, and tasked with completing a specific project. Participant responsibilities included research, product development, data analysis, and the practical implementation of emergent tech ideas.

Students gained hands-on experience in managing ambiguity, impact analysis, independent research, and problem solving in unfamiliar technical domains.

Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fpiyXY

Interested in learning more about our MS in Global Affairs; MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cybercrime; or new MS in Sustainability and Global Energy Practice programs?

Join the NYU School of Professional Studies for an in-person Graduate Studies Open House on June 6th from 9:00am-1:00pm.

This event offers a comprehensive resource hub for prospective students. Attendees can participate in 30-minute concurrent sessions led by the Admissions and Financial Aid teams, providing essential information about the application process and funding options.

During lunch, visitors have the opportunity to engage with student clubs and student government representatives, gaining insight into campus life and extracurricular activities.

The event also features academic breakout rooms where attendees can explore specific programs and interact with faculty members, offering a thorough overview of the academic opportunities available.

Click the link to learn more and register: http://bit.ly/49tbhCy

Recent MSGA graduate Damon Hamman was one of four African climate youth leaders to participate in the UN's 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum in New York City.

Damon served as the moderator of a panel where he interviewed fellow climate activists about empowering African youth to drive climate solutions.

Originally from South Africa, Damon's graduate studies focus on how conflict analysis, intelligence, and emerging analytical tools can help policymakers better understand insecurity across complex regional environments.

Damon hopes to continue applying rigorous research, geospatial analysis, and policy-oriented methods to support institutions working on conflict prevention, counterterrorism, and security.

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https://bit.ly/3RDcQYp

Summer 2026 is open for registration!

In Foundations of Transnational Security, students examine the complex forces shaping global stability in an increasingly interconnected world. The course considers how policymakers, institutions, and international actors navigate cross-border challenges that extend beyond conventional military conflict, helping students better understand the evolving landscape of global security.

Take this course individually or as part of the Professional Certificate in Global Affairs program.

Foundations of Transnational Security will run on Mondays, June 8 through July 13th, from 6pm to 9pm.

This course is starting soon! Register through the link below, or by calling 212-998-7200.

https://bit.ly/49DoGrJ

Let the festivities begin! 🎓🎓🎉🎉

Less than 24 hours until the celebration at Yankee Stadium!! 🎓🎓🎉🎉

🎓✨ Last week’s CGA Showcase was the perfect kickoff to this week's Graduation activities! We gathered to celebrate our MSGA and MSGSCC graduates and to honor a true visionary: our founder, former Divisional Dean Vera Jelinek.

The evening featured a faculty panel on the "Lessons of History," which asked: Can we learn from history, or are "lessons learned" merely lessons waiting to be forgotten?

The stars of the night, however, were our students. From Consulting Practicums to thesis and capstone research, the poster session showed that the next generation of global leaders is ready to turn theory into action.

To the Class of 2026: You’ve done the work. Now, it’s time to celebrate. See you at Graduation and Convocation! 🥂 🎓