UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT IN THE NEWS

A mental health crisis for young people in our neighborhoods, and how we’re responding

Our CEO Melissa Aase writes: Last week, we wrapped up summer camp at 14 schools and community centers on the Lower East Side and across Brooklyn.   Camp was often terrifically inspiring this year, and we were thrilled to welcome our ...

University Settlement names Rabiya Akhtar as new Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

New York, NY – University Settlement has hired Rabiya Akhtar as its new Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, the pioneering NYC social justice agency announced today. Reporting to CEO Melissa Aase, Akhtar will lead the ...

University Settlement Presents Testimony on New York state Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Xing Hui Zheng, Assistant Director of Houston Street Center at University Settlement, presented testimony to the New York State Assembly Standing Committees on Housing, Social Services, and Ways and Means. Read the full testimony below ...

The Eugene M. Lang Foundation Supports University Settlement for The Performance Project  

University Settlement will receive a $25,000 contribution from the Eugene M. Lang Foundation in support of The Performance Project at University Settlement, with an emphasis on the Artists-in-Residence program.   At University Settlement, Artists-in-Residence (AIRs) are selected for their ...

University Settlement names Michelle Paige, Ed.D, as new Chief Program and Equity Officer

University Settlement will promote Dr. Michelle Paige to a newly created senior executive role, Chief Program and Equity Officer, the pioneering NYC social justice agency announced today. The appointment comes as part of an ongoing ...
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