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Students rally to expand anti-discrimination laws in New York
NYU student groups advocated to amend state law around civil rights protections and include language on “reproductive healthcare and autonomy.”
Why NYU’s spot in national rankings depends on who you ask
Across major university rankings, NYU fared best in metrics that prioritize reputation and suffered in ones that consider financial outcomes.
The fight to landmark the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
The historic East Village building has become a prominent site for disability rights advocacy as the infirmary faces threats to disperse across Manhattan.
NYU Langone researchers to study neurodegenerative disease with $1.6 million grant
The grant will help advance high-resolution imaging technologies that allow scientists to examine the structure of the eye retina for indicators of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
What to do this week: A Halloween dog parade, a Timothée Chalamet look alike competition 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. 21-27.
Black and Latino enrollment at NYU drops after affirmative action ban
The decline is accompanied by an increased percentage of Asian American and white students in the first-year class.
The Soapbox: Regime change in Australia, pub-crawl bans in Prague, obstructed aid in occupied Palestine
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.
Most loans for sustainable initiatives not used for ‘novel’ projects, Stern study finds
The study found that corporations only use 2% of the proceeds from the loans, known as green bonds, to support projects with any distinct or “additional” environmental benefits.
NYU delays login for students who have not completed non-discrimination training
The university said that students could experience “extended” login delays on NYU’s websites and mandatory password resets if they do not complete the Brightspace module.
Beyond NYU: How a Tony Award-winning director took a passion for performance
Rachel Chavkin, director of the Broadway show “Hadestown,” jump-started her career with five of her Tisch classmates by her side.
Zionist group accused of vandalism demands expulsion of NYU SJP
The group, Betar USA, sent a letter to President Linda Mills criticizing the university’s condemnation of its “violence and vandalism.”
NYU among 40 schools accused of inflating tuition costs for noncustodial parents
A university spokesperson said that NYU “intends to vigorously defend itself” against allegations made in a lawsuit, which claims it intentionally misconstrues demonstrated need for financial aid.
