This year was not simply about launching programs. It was about building institutional momentum — strengthening the partnerships and infrastructure that allow Yeshiva University to grow strategically and sustainably.
From new graduate degrees to expanded online offerings, YU Global worked alongside schools to transform faculty vision into thriving academic pathways. We launched the “anytime online” Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Ferkauf, worked with Cardozo faculty and staff to launch the Master’s in Employment Law at Cardozo, launched the Master’s in Management and relaunched the online MBA at Sy Syms. We are preparing for Revel’s Hebraica Veritas Korean-Jewish Fellowship Certificate. And are working to develop new online summer offerings with Stern and YC, for the YUI program.
Growth extended beyond degree programs. With a $500,000 federal grant and additional state funding, we are expanding workforce training in Washington Heights, strengthening community partnerships and creating new pathways to economic mobility. These initiatives reflect YU’s commitment to public impact alongside academic excellence.
Institutional capacity also expanded significantly. In FY ’26, we developed 38 new online courses. In FY ’27, we will develop more than 51 using our AI-assisted course development process and our team of exceptional instructional designers and education specialists. . This growth represents more than volume. It reflects the University’s ability to respond quickly and thoughtfully to emerging opportunities while maintaining academic rigor.
Through global partnerships such as the Chief Rabbi of England’s Shalem Fellowship, YU scholarship is now reaching new audiences across the UK, reinforcing the University’s role as a center of intellectual and ethical leadership.
This year demonstrated that growth is strongest when rooted in partnership, clarity, and mission alignment. With the right strategy and collaboration, ideas become sustainable programs, and programs become lasting impact.