DEI News
Fall 2025: Welcome to SVA!
A week of community, creativity, and connection greeted students as the School of Visual Arts’ 2025–26 academic year began.
TEDx SVA Women: The Intersection of Art and Gender
SVA’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion presents a series of six talks in recognition of Women’s History Month.
March 2025 Exhibitions and Events at SVA
This month marks the beginning of thesis exhibitions at SVA, a wealth of talent on display, plus much more.
SVA Celebrates National First-Generation College Celebration Day With Community Spotlight
The day recognizes the contributions and identities of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff.
Introducing Andrew (Dru) Alvez, Sr., SVA’s New Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Alvez comes to the School of Visual Arts from Union College, the second-oldest institution of higher education in New York State.
‘Portraits of Identity’: MA/MAT Art Education Chair Catherine Rosamond [Video]
The graduate programs’ chair talks about her work and background in the latest video from SVA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s ongoing series.
Writer and Educator Jelani Cobb on the Importance of Juneteenth
SVA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hosting the Columbia Journalism School Dean and ‘New Yorker’ writer for a talk to celebrate Juneteenth.
Join SVA at NYC Pride 2023
The College is once again an official participant in the annual event held in support of LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Meet BFA Design Student Yiran Sun in SVA’s New ‘Portraits of Identity’ Series
The new series is the latest initiative from SVA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Juneteenth Recommendations From DEI at SVA
Black History All the Time
