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NYU Law renames courtyard after alum, New Jersey congressman
The School of Law held a ceremony dedicating the Vanderbilt Hall courtyard to a 1955 alum who is the recipient of NYU’s Presidential Medal of Honor and Italy’s highest honor.
Vasily Belousov, Staff Writer
• October 15, 2024

Pro-Palestinian faculty read passages from ‘bannable’ books in Bobst demonstration
The faculty members who organized the demonstration said the books could potentially violate NYU’s updated conduct policies.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor
• October 11, 2024

The Soapbox: Public university funding in Argentina, Falkland Islands ownership in the UK, illegal gold mining in Ghana
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.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 11, 2024

NYU says recent Tel Aviv shooting did not have ‘any effect’ on site operations
A university spokesperson did not report any injuries or harm to NYU community members after the shooting.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 10, 2024

Beyond NYU: From moviegoer to festival screener
ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby spoke with WSN about his journey as an Indigenous filmmaker, his creative influences and how his identity has been shaped by the cinematic art.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• October 10, 2024

Elizabeth Street Garden to be evicted after an 11-year fight for the space
Community members and advocates have spent years calling for an alternative to the eviction, now set for Oct. 16.
Danny Arensberg and Rory Lustberg
• October 9, 2024

Researchers at Steinhardt examine the effect of book bans on public education
The NYU-led study consisted of dozens of teacher and parent interviews aimed at assessing the impact of legislative book bans on students’ quality of life at public schools in Florida.
Mariana Arboleda and Josephine Deiesu
• October 9, 2024

Students at NYU join hundreds in Oct. 7 demonstrations
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli student organizations rallied in Washington Square Park to commemorate the loss of life since the start of the war in Gaza.
Samantha Hong and Vasily Belousov
• October 8, 2024

‘Just cut it’: Students call on admin to end NYU’s contract with Nike
Following accusations of wage theft and worker coercion against Nike, a group of students delivered three letters to university administrators, demanding a meeting to discuss NYU cutting its ties to the company.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor
• October 8, 2024

NYU Marron Institute receives $20 million to help fund citywide sustainability goals
New York City is partnering with NYU’s Marron Institute of Urban Management to help buildings comply with new carbon emissions laws.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 7, 2024

What to do this week: Piano karaoke, a mental health talk with the governor 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. 7- 13.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 6, 2024

NYU receives federal funding for cybersecurity research center
One of seven nationwide, the center will focus on finding security threats to sustainable infrastructure.
Dharma Niles, News Editor
• October 4, 2024


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