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More U.S. college students are interested in studying abroad following Trump victory, study finds

NYU students spoke with WSN about whether or not the results of the 2024 presidential election influenced their decision to study abroad.
Samantha Hong, Contributing Writer November 22, 2024

Students have shown heightened interest in studying abroad since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, according to search patterns on a site used to find and compare higher...

Three people sitting and reading newspapers. One paper reads “GLORY TO THE MARTYRS, VICTORY TO THE RESISTANCE.”

Faculty hold ‘die-in’ to honor thousands of Palestinian deaths in Gaza

Members of Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine also noted the destruction of the majority of Gaza’s educational infrastructure amid Israel’s ongoing siege of the region.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

Around 20 members of NYU’s chapter of Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine gathered in Bobst Library for a “die-in” on Wednesday afternoon to honor the Palestinians...

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Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular

Adi Roy scored his first professional role as an NYU sophomore. Now, he’s playing the iconic Disney prince that we all know and love.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor November 21, 2024

Former Tisch and Courant student Adi Roy first played Aladdin on stage in his middle school’s production of “Aladdin Jr.” At that time, he hadn’t even seen the popular...

Large signs and cutouts of red flowers with photos of people in their centers hang on a fence. The largest sign says “HONOR THE MARTYRS OF PALESTINE” and a smaller sign above says “FREE PALESTINE” in green and “ARMS EMBARGO NOW” in red.

Students read names of Palestinian and Lebanese martyrs at vigil

The group read aloud Palestinian poetry and wrote names of victims of Israel’s ground invasion outside Washington Mews in support of students in mourning.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor November 20, 2024

Dozens of students, faculty and passersby gathered in front of Washington Mews on Monday afternoon to honor the thousands of Palestinian and Lebanese civilians killed in Israel’s...

The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.

NYU Langone calls on Gov. Hochul to reduce travel tolls for patients

A letter on behalf of the medical center’s staff said the impending $9 fare to enter central and lower Manhattan will deter patients from accessing medical services.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor November 20, 2024

Faculty and administrators at NYU Langone Health urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to lower fares for patients and health care workers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street in a letter...

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests

Hundreds who attended admin-led listening sessions requested more spaces to address mass arrests on campus and the war in Gaza.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor November 19, 2024

Last semester, dozens of students and faculty faced arrests, suspensions and other sanctions for their involvement in a wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations at NYU. In the immediate...

How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding

How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding

The president-elect has previously proposed billions in budget reductions to health and science-related research.
Gigi Liman, Contributing Writer November 18, 2024

Federal grants are a critical component of NYU’s research funding, providing more than half of the university’s yearly expenditure. However, with President-elect Donald Trump...

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‘Cackling, sneers and jeers’: College Democrats and Republicans squabble on the debate floor

At the debate, student representatives from both clubs spoke on foreign affairs, gun control policy and voter ID laws.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

Dissent flared in discussions about the economy, gun control policy and voter registration during the Politics Society at NYU’s annual inter-club debate between the College Democrats...

An exterior view of the N.Y.U. Bonomi Family Admissions Center. A purple flag with text that reads "Bonomi Family N.Y.U. Admissions Center."

New York Senate’s fight to ban legacy-based admissions

The bill comes after a decline in diversity at top universities following a nationwide ban on affirmative action.
Sophia Chen, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

New York policymakers are ramping up efforts to ban legacy-based admissions to colleges — a change NYU said it made “some years” ago. Andrew Gounardes, a state senator leading...

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Political polarization harms public health in US, NYU researchers find

The analysis revealed a correlation between opposing political attitudes and rising risks to public health.
Sera Simon, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

A group of researchers, including two psychology professors at NYU, found that political polarization in the United States negatively impacts public health through changes in legislation...

Two people walk past the entrance of an N.Y.U. building that says “TANDON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING” on a purple background.

An interview with Tandon’s new dean

Juan de Pablo, who was appointed as Tandon’s head earlier this year, spoke with WSN about his plans for the future of the school.
Amelia Raymond, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

Last month, Juan de Pablo assumed his position as dean of the Tandon School of Engineering and as NYU’s inaugural executive vice president for global science and technology,...

A girl standing next to a lifesized cardboard cutout of herself, with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U.” written to her left.

Beyond NYU: Turning a creative outlet into a personal brand

Just like many of us, Stern junior Gracie Palumbo-Alkire used to wind down by watching TikTok videos before bed. Now, millions of people are tuning in to watch hers.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor November 14, 2024

In high school, Stern junior Gracie Palumbo-Alkire would go about her daily life of rigorous classes and sports practices, and get ready for bed — pausing her nightly routine...