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NYU Stern Undergraduate College
Our Pillars
These 5 Pillars guide your student experience.
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Academics
Robert Whitelaw, Edward C. Johnson 3d Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance
“You’ve got to be open. Open to learning, open to discovery, open to changing your mind. Be truthful about what you don’t know and approach your learning with honesty and integrity. This is what allows you to be ready for the limitless opportunities ahead."
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Social Impact
Tensie Whelan, Director Center for Sustainable Business
"Sustainability and social impact are increasingly how business is done. At Stern, you will explore pressing social and environmental issues for business—and identify possible solutions—helping you to contribute to business innovation and to society.”
![Sriya Yemireddy](/https/www.stern.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/styles/1253w_x_1326h/public/2023-02/Sriya.jpg?h=456158ba&itok=zqc0FY0B)
Global
Sriya Yemireddy (BS '25)
"Being able to spend my first year at NYU London gave me the unique opportunity to explore globally fresh out high school. It was amazing to be able to immerse myself in a new culture and learn about business in Europe."
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Professional
Adam Flores (BS/MS '23)
"As an incoming student, exploration was one of my main priorities at Stern. I am honored to have had a menu of classes across different industries such as data science, management, and economics to explore what I liked. Through the availability of diverse classes, I eventually found my career path in accounting."
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Community
Deynira Orr (BS '23)
"There are so many ways to become a part of the rich and thriving community at Stern. From meeting new friends in classes to getting involved with clubs on campus, there are so many ways to get involved and meet new Sternies!"