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Jared Kushner, senior advisor to his father-in-law, President Trump, owns property at NYU, including the lounge in NYU Law and the Puck Building.

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.
The $500 million building that is to be built at NYU Tandon could potentially generate significant revenue for the university.

NYU Expansion Targets Tandon

Herman Lee, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
Updates on the NYU 2031 expansion plan and a look at Colombia's joint expansion plan efforts.
NYU campus and flags.

NYU Criticized for Ties to Aramark

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor March 27, 2017
NYU Prison Divest created a petition requesting that the university end its relationship with the food provider Aramark Corporation.
Crime Log: March 20 to March 26

Crime Log: March 20 to March 26

Coco Wang, Htoo Min, Deputy News Editors March 27, 2017
A look at the crimes on campus reported between March 20 and March 26.
NYU’s Center for Urban Science & Progress partnered with NYC’s Mayor’s Office of Technology Innovation and NYC’s Economic Development Corporation to open the first Neighbourhood Innovation Lab in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

NYU Helps Open Neighborhood Innovation Lab

Greta Chevance, Contributing Writer March 27, 2017
NYU is giving back to the community with its involvement in the creation of the city's first Neighborhood Innovation Lab.
The six NYU faculty members — Heidi White, Elena Cunningham, Gregory Erickson, John Halpin, Benard Dreyer and John Gorshman —  have been awarded the 2017 University Distinguished Teaching Award. The recognition — received by nominations from students, faculty and alumni — is given to faculty who show prowess in their teaching ability.

NYU Professors Identified as Distinguished

Herman Lee, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
Six NYU faculty members were awarded University Distinguished Teaching Awards in recognition of their excellence as educators.
Charles Murray has been criticized for his book "The Bell Curve," which links intelligence. Faculty and students have expressed their disapproval of the event.

Author Charles Murray’s Speech Met With Protests

Sayer Devlin and Jemima McEvoy March 24, 2017
"The Bell Curve" author Charles Murray spoke at NYU's Torch Club today after the administration was criticized for approving the speaker. Protesters gathered outside of the event.
The faculty has expressed their dismay regarding Charles Murray’s event on campus. Many have chosen to undersign the document to show their support of the letter.

Charles Murray’s Upcoming Talk Prompted Faculty Letter to Hamilton

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor March 24, 2017
Almost 150 faculty members of color signed a letter to President Andrew Hamilton and Provost Katherine Fleming expressing their concern over Charles Murray's planned speech.
White House correspondent for Gateway Pundit attended the university as a guest speaker for the NYU College Republicans.

Lucian Wintrich Speaks at NYU After Postponed Visit

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor March 24, 2017
After NYU postponed his Feb. 16 visit, Lucian Wintrich, a conservative White House correspondent for Gateway Pundit, spoke to the NYU College Republicans on Thursday. The event remained peaceful, although audience members trickled out after Wintrich deviated from his original narrative.
By the end of this semester, the committee will announce the new CAS Dean, who will assume Professor Gabrielle Starr’s position.

Search for New CAS Dean Continues

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor March 24, 2017
The CAS Dean Search Committee is now reviewing candidates for a new dean, after receiving input from students and faculty in the CAS community.
The Palladium Hall elevators being cleaned after water started leaking from the ceilings on Tuesday. The maintenance work has inconvenienced residents who have been forced to use the stairs to navigate the 16 floor building.

Palladium Leaks

Natasha Roy, News Editor March 22, 2017
The main elevators in Palladium Residence Hall were closed Tuesday night after they all sprung water leaks.
The NYU Student Health Center at 726 Broadway.

NYU Therapy Redirects Students To Outside Services

Caroline Haskins, Staff Writer March 22, 2017
Students find that the school's wellness center does not help them enough with finding mental health care.