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Stern in the News | February 18, 2026

https://www.stern.nyu.edu/node/62407 — 02/18/2026 - 13:58

A sampling of media highlights for the week of February 18, 2026

NYU Stern is highlighted as a leader in Experiential Learning; alumna Ana Sanchez Chico (MBA ’25) interview: “What Can MBA Students Learn From a Wilderness Trek?"

https://www.stern.nyu.edu/node/62406 — 02/18/2026 - 14:07

Excerpt from Financial Times — “At New York University’s Stern School of Business, this kind of experiential learning has been embedded in the curriculum for nearly 25 years, with more than 1,300 students each year working on live projects across 16 industries. One recent example took students to Palombara Sabina, a small town north-east of Rome, to work with Nonna Live, an Italian company offering virtual cooking classes led by grandmothers and producing a premium olive oil, L’Oro della Nonna.”

7th Annual Female Founders Forum

https://www.stern.nyu.edu/node/62377 — 02/04/2026 - 10:18

Join the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship on Friday, February 13th, at 1:00 PM for an exciting day spotlighting women founders and investors across industries, with a focus on shared experiences, practical insights, and community building.

This event is open to entrepreneurs, students, alumni, and allies of all backgrounds who are interested in supporting women in entrepreneurship and engaging with NYU’s innovation ecosystem.

Stern in the News | February 10, 2026

https://www.stern.nyu.edu/node/62391 — 02/10/2026 - 12:29

A sampling of media highlights for the week of February 10, 2026

Only At Stern: Professor Thomaï Serdari, International Authority on Luxury and Retail

https://www.stern.nyu.edu/node/62387 — 02/09/2026 - 14:17

Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing Thomaï Serdari is a strategist in luxury marketing and branding.

NYU Stern is recognized and featured: “10 Business Schools To Watch In 2026.”

https://www.stern.nyu.edu/node/62390 — 02/10/2026 - 12:22

Excerpt from Poets&Quants — “Out of the gate, Anand has come out strong. In January, for example, the school launched an Artificial Intelligence specialization for MBA students, which includes new, hands-on courses on the impact of AI on finance and marketing. Students will even learn how to build AI agents. At the same time, the school has seen applications swell from 3,075 to 4,933 in just two years, a testament to its MBA program’s increasing popularity. In addition, the Class of 2025 graduates also experienced an uptick in average pay and signing bonus, with one grad even landing a $400,000 base to start.

“All of this comes on the heels of Stern celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2025, which included the Stern MBA earning P&Q’s Best In Class Award for Experiential Learning."

Stern in the News | February 3, 2026

https://www.stern.nyu.edu/node/62374 — 02/03/2026 - 11:16

A sampling of media highlights for the week of February 3, 2026

Spring 2026 Stern Economic Outlook Forum

https://www.stern.nyu.edu/node/62319 — 01/20/2026 - 12:53

On Tuesday, February 3, Gad Levanon (The Burning Glass Institute), Paolo Pesenti (Federal Reserve Bank New York) and Jonathan Pingle (UBS), three leading market economists, discuss the economic and market outlook.

NYU Stern’s new MBA specialization in AI is featured; Professor Ilan Lobel is quoted: “NYU Stern Announces New AI Specialization.”

https://www.stern.nyu.edu/node/62373 — 02/03/2026 - 12:00

Excerpt from Clear Admit — “At Stern we have developed an AI in business curriculum that aims for both breadth and depth of AI expertise. We are creating entirely new classes where students will learn how AI can be used for core business functions such as finance and marketing, as well as hands-on classes where they will learn how to build AI agents. Our new AI specialization will get students ready to be active participants in the AI transformation happening in our economy.”

NYU Stern Creates New Artificial Intelligence Specialization for MBA Students

https://www.stern.nyu.edu/node/62350 — 01/29/2026 - 11:08

NYU Stern today announced the launch of a specialization in AI featuring nine interdisciplinary elective courses for full-time and part-time MBA students. Beginning in fall 2026, Stern MBAs who opt to specialize can choose AI as one of their three areas of specialization. The specialization will require one core data science and AI class, at least one course focused on AI concepts and skills, such as a dedicated class on AI agents, and AI electives of the student’s choice.