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Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirms The New School’s accreditation

The New School’s accreditation has been formally reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education after concerns raised in late 2024. In November 2024, MSCHE issued a non-compliance warning to the university for failing to meet two key standards — educational effectiveness and institutional planning/resources. After submitting a...

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Lands' End x Parsons winners announced

American fashion and lifestyle brand Lands’ End has named the winners of its design competition in partnership with Parsons The New School for Design to challenge students to design a new women’s collection that contains a sustainable component as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The fashion label named two students, Benjamin Ayer and...