The New School was a frequent host of Academy of American Poets events, co-sponsored by the university's MFA in Creative Writing Program and the university division, formerly known as the Adult Division, that focused on continuing education and public programming. This collection of mostly audio recordings documents Academy of American Poets readings, tributes, and awards ceremonies over a nearly 20-year span.

The New School hosted the National Book Awards finalist readings from 1998 until 2019. This collection of audiovisual recordings documents nominated finalists reading their work at the university the night before the awards ceremony.

This collection is comprised of audiovisual recordings primarily commissioned by Parsons School of Design. Most of the recordings are of the Parsons Fashion Design Department's annual scholarship benefit and runway show. Also included in the collection are recordings of junior year presentations, promotional films about Parsons, and a Japanese-language film created by the United States Information Agency featuring a Parsons fashion student.

The New School was a frequent host of PEN American Center events, co-sponsored by the university's MFA in Creative Writing Program. This collection of mostly audio recordings documents PEN Forums, literary awards, World Voices Festival, and singular events over a roughly 15-year span.