Julie Mostov

Julie Mostov
EducationMount Holyoke College (AB)
University of Belgrade (MA)
New York University (PhD)
OccupationsPolitical scientist, academic administrator
EmployerNew York University

Julie Mostov is an American political scientist, academic administrator and consultant. She was the dean of NYU Liberal Studies from 2017 to 2025.

Early life

Mostov graduated from Mount Holyoke College. She earned a master's degree from the University of Belgrade and a PhD from New York University.

Career

Mostov was professor of Political Science at Drexel University, where she later became senior vice provost for global initiatives. In August 2017, she succeeded Fred Schwarzbach as the dean of NYU Liberal Studies. She was succeeded on September 1, 2025 on an interim basis by anthropologist Bruce Grant.

As a consultant in the Balkans, she has received over $2 million from the United States Department of State. She is also the president and director of Women Against Abuse.

Mostov is the author of two books, and the co-editor of a third book.

Works

References

  1. 1 2 "Julie Mostov". liberalstudies.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
  2. 1 2 "JULIE MOSTOV, PHD". College of Arts and Sciences. Drexel University. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  3. 1 2 "ADMINISTRATION: SENIOR ADMINISTRATION: Julie Mostov, Ph.D." Liberal Studies. NYU. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Bruce Grant Appointed Interim Dean for Liberal Studies". as.nyu.edu. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
  5. ↑ "Company Overview of Women Against Abuse Inc: Julie Mostov". Bloomberg. Retrieved February 14, 2018.