Hayley Eber has been named as the next Executive Director of the Van Alen Institute in New York City. The current Acting Dean of The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Cooper Union, Eber, will take over the reins in June as the Institute celebrates its 131st birthday. Eber is also the founder of New Yorks Studio Eber (formerly known as EFGH), which was founded in 2007 and has participated in the Venice Biennale, Tallinn Architecture Biennale, and Shanghai SUSAS.In a statement announcing her appointment, Eber said: "Community-building, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to just and sustainable urban futures have been central to my leadership at The Cooper Union principles that resonate deeply with Van Alen Institutes core mission. I am thrilled to build upon Van Alens rich history in shaping architectural and urban dialogue, and to advance its critical work empowering communities to create transformative public spaces in New York City and beyond."...