The New School is a private research university located in New York City, renowned for its progressive approach to education, emphasizing academic freedom, intellectual inquiry, and social engagement. Founded in 1919 as The New School for Social Research by a group of university professors and intellectuals including economist Alvin Johnson, the institution was established to provide adult education free from institutional biases. It has evolved into a comprehensive university with multiple divisions including the Parsons School of Design (a global leader in design education), the Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, the College of Performing Arts, and The New School for Social Research, which continues the original mission in social sciences, philosophy, and psychology. The university is particularly known for its programs in social sciences, design, and international affairs, serving a diverse student body of over 10,000 students. Its Greenwich Village campus serves as a cultural hub, and the institution maintains international partnerships across six continents. The New School has a storied history of influencing social movements and intellectual discourse, attracting notable figures throughout its history.