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Student gov’t to reintroduce suicide prevention bill
NYU’s Student Government Assembly is calling for universities in New York to broaden their policies, guidelines and training relating to suicide prevention.
The Soapbox: Tourism protests in Spain, border de-escalation in China, mysterious pollution in Australia
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Faculty-led panel on free speech relocated after alleged ‘academic freedom violations’
NYU said that the event, which was originally scheduled to take place in Bobst Library, “was never submitted” for approval.
Beyond NYU: From high school debate to the Broadway stage
Nihar Duvvuri attended the Tisch School of the Arts for over a year before deciding to redirect and pursue acting full-time. Now, he’s performing in “Romeo and Juliet” on Broadway.
Political polarization is increasingly apparent in federal court, NYU and Harvard study finds
Researchers analyzed more than 400,000 cases and found that judges are more likely to reverse rulings made by opposing political affiliates.
NYU Langone launches high school programs to promote careers in health care
The research center launched nursing and clinical research programs for high schoolers in Brooklyn, with hopes to inspire students to eventually work in these fields.
Jewish students set up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza
Campus Safety officers barricaded the plaza soon after a group of students and faculty put up the sukkah, which was built in protest of NYU’s ties to Israel and the war in Gaza.
Students rally to expand anti-discrimination laws in New York
NYU student groups advocated to amend state law around civil rights protections and include language on “reproductive healthcare and autonomy.”
Why NYU’s spot in national rankings depends on who you ask
Across major university rankings, NYU fared best in metrics that prioritize reputation and suffered in ones that consider financial outcomes.
The fight to landmark the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
The historic East Village building has become a prominent site for disability rights advocacy as the infirmary faces threats to disperse across Manhattan.
NYU Langone researchers to study neurodegenerative disease with $1.6 million grant
The grant will help advance high-resolution imaging technologies that allow scientists to examine the structure of the eye retina for indicators of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
What to do this week: A Halloween dog parade, a Timothée Chalamet look alike competition and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 21-27.
