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Stern MBA Program is Designated STEM

NYU Stern’s MBA program has received a STEM designation, which will allow international students to work in the United States for longer after graduating.

Emily Mason, News Editor • February 10, 2020

NYU Stern’s MBA program received a STEM designation, increasing the program’s appeal for international students by allowing them to work in the U.S. for more time after graduation. STEM...

Alcohol Possession Reported at Tandon

Crime Bot, Robot Reporter • February 10, 2020

From Feb. 1 to 6, the NYU Department of Public Safety received one report of Fraud, one report of Criminal Mischief, one report of Drug Law Violation, six reports of Harassment,...

Professors Create Games to Improve Brain Function

An NYU Steinhardt professor was part of a research effort to create three gaming apps proven to be effective in developing cognitive skills.

Silvia Gui, Contributing Writer • February 10, 2020

Three research-based game apps co-programmed by an NYU Steinhardt professor along with professors from the City University of New York and the University of California, Santa Barbara...

Chelsea Residents Resist Public Housing Privatization at Town Hall

Residents and activists in Chelsea hosted a town hall discussing how to prevent NYCHA properties from being privatized.

Matthew Fischetti, Deputy News Editor • February 7, 2020

More than 30 Chelsea community members and activists sat in the auditorium of New York Public School 33 on Tuesday to attend the second Fight for NYCHA town hall. Fight for...

Trash Fire Spotted Near Tisch Building

An NYU student spotted a man setting fire to a pile of trash across from the Tisch building on Broadway.

Emily Mason, News Editor • February 7, 2020

McDonald’s workers extinguished a fire that broke out across from NYU’s Tisch building on Thursday night. No injuries have been reported thus far. Global Liberal Studies...

NYU Class of 2024 Applications Exceed 85,000

Applications to NYU have increased for the 13th year in a row.

Lisa Cochran and Emily Mason • February 6, 2020

NYU received over 85,000 applications for first-year admissions for the fall class of 2024, according to a press release from the university. This marks the 13th year that NYU’s...

Senate Acquittal of President Trump Spurs Protest

New Yorkers with the group Rise and Resist came together in Columbus Circle on Wednesday to protest the US Senate acquitting President Donald Trump of impeachment nearly 90 minutes after the vote came in.

Nick Mead, Contributing Writer • February 6, 2020

Protestors gathered in Columbus Circle on Wednesday evening to protest the acquittal of President Donald Trump by the Senate on two articles of impeachment. During the Senate...

Menstruation as a Human Right, NYU Talk Discusses Cultural Stigma

Columbia University lecturer explains the importance of open discussion regarding menstruation as a human right.

Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor • February 5, 2020

Against the backdrop of NYU’s implementation of free period products in every dorm, human rights professionals spoke Tuesday about the growing importance of menstruation rights...

NYU Alumna Talks Racial and Ethnic Biases in US Healthcare System

NYU graduate and Mount Sinai Clinical Instructor Carolyn Hutson discussed racial and ethnic biases in the United States healthcare system during an event Tuesday evening.

Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor • February 5, 2020

Mount Sinai Clinical Instructor and NYU alumna Carolyn Hutson spoke on Tuesday about the dangerous consequences of distrust between minority groups and the medical establishment...

Ronell Takes Leave of Absence After Contentious Return Last Semester

German and Comparative Literature Professor Avital Ronell, who returned to NYU after being found guilty of sexually harassing her mentee via a Title IX investigation, is taking a leave of absence for the spring semester.

Lisa Cochran, News Editor • February 4, 2020

Professor Avital Ronell — who returned to teach last semester after a year-long suspension for sexually harassing a student — will be taking a leave of absence this spring,...

NYU Scientists Discover Record Warm Water Under Glacier in Antarctica

A team of scientists from NYU discovered warm water in January under the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, signaling alarming global rises in sea level.

Lachlan Hyatt, Contributing Writer • February 4, 2020

NYU scientists discovered record warm water beneath the most vulnerable and most significant glaciers in the world last month, pointing to impending climate threats and drastically...

Frustration mounts as NYU students cancel Shanghai study abroad plans

NYU students who originally planned on studying abroad in Shanghai are changing their plans, but not without complications.

Mina Mohammadi and Lisa Cochran • February 3, 2020

Amid apprehension surrounding the coronavirus, NYU students previously expected to study in Shanghai have called off their plans, spurring anxiety over housing and class reassignment. Among...