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NYU’s inaugural Leadership Week aims to connect students with leaders in their respective fields of study.

NYU kicks off first Leadership Week

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
NYU held its inaugural leadership week.

Crime Log: Sept. 28-Oct. 4

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor October 5, 2015
A weekly round-up of crime at NYU.
NYU Langone was ranked as having the top patient safety and quality among leading academic medical centers.

Langone gets award for outstanding healthcare

Thomas Peracchio, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
NYU Langone was ranked as having the top patient safety & quality among leading academic medical centers.
All accounts of force used by the NYPD are now required to be reported.

NYPD now must report use of force against civilians

Carmen Russo, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
The NYPD announced its plans to require its officers to document every time they use force on a civilian.
Poly receives $100 million gift, changes name

Poly receives $100 million gift, changes name

Marita Vlachou, Deputy Managing Editor October 5, 2015
The Polytechnic School of Engineering received a gift of $100 million from Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon.

[UPDATE] NYU student to be released by North Korea

Marita Vlachou, Deputy Managing Editor October 5, 2015

UPDATE [Oct. 5, 11:46 p.m.]: NYU spokesperson John Beckman said the university is relieved to hear the good news of Joo's release. "He and his family have been in our thoughts,"...

Cuomo comes to NYU, talks climate change, universities

Maddie Norwood, Contributing Writer October 3, 2015
Governor Cuomo spoke about climate change at an event at NYU on Friday evening.
East Coast, NYU ready for hurricane Joaquin

East Coast, NYU ready for hurricane Joaquin

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 2, 2015
The NYU community and the East Coast are preparing for Hurricane Joaquin, currently a Category 4 storm.
Dr. Blaser, an NYU professor is the leader for the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.

NYU professor to chair presidential council on antibiotic bacteria resistance

Farhin Lilywala, Contributing Writer October 2, 2015
A Q&A with NYU professor Martin Blaser, who will serve as the chair of a presidential council on antibiotic bacteria resistance.
NYU’s new LaGuardia co-op, opening Oct. 5, is similar to the E-Lab, providing a place for people to bring startup ideas.

LaGuardia Co-op offers updated tech, classroom space

Greta Chevance, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015
The LaGuradia Co-op is set to open next week as a new technology hub for students and faculty.
Boxed water is sold at Hayden Dining Hall’s Quick Stop Convenience Store.

Hayden goes green with new water cartons

Jessica Martinez, Deputy Social Media Editor September 30, 2015
Hayden Quick Stop replaced plastic water bottles with water bottle cartons.
Risa Cohn (left) speaks to audience about her experience with entrepreneurship and WoE.

NYU among top startup schools for women

Ludovica Grieco, Contributing Writer September 30, 2015
NYU was ranked as a Top 10 university for female startup founders.