The NYU Tisch School of the Arts has named Pharrell their artist-in-residence for 2015. Other members in hip-hop who have recieved this are Swizz Beatz and Ryan Leslie. “Our students and faculty will have the unique opportunity to be in conversation with an artist whose work is an inspiration and widespread, Pharrell has demonstrated a commitment to education in communities across the country. He’s dedicated to raising awareness to climate change, and he has taken ‘happiness’ from the stage and screen to people around the world through his work with the United Nations.” The dean, Allyson Green, said in her statement. Pharrell will begin on Oct. 26th at 7PM at New York City’s very own Town Hall.