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Sony Donates $7.5 Million to New York University to Launch Sony Audio Institute


Sony has donated $7.5 Million to New York University for the launch of the Sony Audio Institute this Spring.

New York University and Sony Corporation’s Personal Entertainment Business’ U.S. operations have announced the launch of the Sony Audio Institute, an initiative “designed to prepare the next generation of creators and innovators within NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, fostering innovation at the intersection of technology, music and business,” according to the announcement. “It is an honor to establish this collaboration with New York University, one of the world’s premier music schools, renowned for its long-standing legacy of producing some of the audio industry’s top talent,” said Sony Corporation President-CEO Kimio Maki. In addition, NYU venues will present student-driven programming that bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world industry experiences.

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