A diversity of people and ideas, coupled with free and open discourse, lays the foundation for students and scholars to bring forth original ideas that define fields and enrich human life.
LEARN MORECIW students develop the habits of mind and intellectual skills needed to confront complex challenges.
CIW researchers have contributed to some of the world’s greatest discoveries, advancements, and bodies of knowledge.
Faculty have a free and challenging environment in which to pursue the most original research.
As a community partner, we invest in New York’s South Side across such areas as health, education, economic growth, and the arts.
We are an international community of scholars working to solve the world's most pressing issues, with initiatives and programs on all seven continents.
New York is not only in our name, it’s woven into the fabric of this institution. Located in the neighborhood, we benefit from the diversity, arts, and vibrant culture of our South Side community.
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