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NYU Law Expands Pro Bono Opportunities for Students

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer • March 30, 2017

NYU Law has various resources to help students meet the pro bono prerequisites that New York requires, including the school's partnership with a tech start-up called Paladin.

Pharrell Williams is 2017 Commencement Speaker

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief • March 30, 2017

Award-winning musician Pharrell Williams is the 2017 Commencement speaker, and he will receive an honorary degree alongside six other people.

NYUHome Reboots to Global Home

Sanjukta Phadke, Contributing Writer • March 29, 2017

The NYUHome service will soon be replaced by the Global Home service, with a new interface and new features.

Stern Dean Stepping Down, Search Underway

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor • March 29, 2017

Stern Dean Peter Henry will step down from his position in December. The search committee for a new Dean is currently being formed.

In Remembrance: CAS Senior Wyatt Tyler

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief • March 28, 2017

In remembrance of CAS senior Wyatt Tyler who passed away on Saturday, Washington Square News spoke with those closest to him. He will receive a posthumous degree from NYU this May.

NYU Langone Looks to Expand to Lower East Side

Geomari Martinez, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2017

NYU Langone has proposed a $32.9 million expansion for a new outpatient facility in the Lower East Side. The project is currently pending approval.

Drama Across From Tisch Studio — Chelsea Market on Fire

Coco Wang and Miranda Levingson • March 28, 2017

A fire broke out on the Chelsea Market rooftop around noon on Tuesday. A Tisch studio is located a three-minute walk away from the market.

Jared Kushner Owns NYU Building

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor • March 27, 2017

Members of the NYU community are surprised to find out the NYU Law alum Jared Kushner, an advisor for President Donald Trump, owns property at the university.