06/05/2026
A historic day for the NYU Steinhardt community! 💜
NYU Counselor to the President and former NYU Steinhardt Vice Dean of Academic Affairs Kristie Patten has been selected as the next Gale and Ira Drukier Dean, effective July 1. From beloved faculty member and top-10 program builder to a globally recognized champion for neurodiversity, newly-appointed Dean Patten embodies the very best of our school’s mission.
➡️ Swipe through to read the full leadership announcement and celebrate her incredible journey.
Drop a 💜 in the comments to welcome Dean Patten, and help us extend our deepest gratitude to outgoing Dean Jack Knott for a transformative decade of leadership!