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ASA conference draws criticism from pro-Israel groups

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 3, 2014
The American Studies Association’s annual conference generated controversy following its boycott of Israeli academic institutions.
Students at NYU Prague respond to Ukrainian conflict

Students at NYU Prague respond to Ukrainian conflict

Emily Bell and Jordan Melendrez March 3, 2014
Students at NYU Prague are experiencing effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine because of their proximity to the region, and are finding ways to get involved.
Entrepreneurs Festival celebrates student work, provides industry advice

Entrepreneurs Festival celebrates student work, provides industry advice

Kavish Harjai, Kavish Harjai March 3, 2014
The festival featured a number of speakers, panels and workshops geared towards celebrating entrepreneurship.
On the Wire

On the Wire

February 28, 2014
Catch up on news with On the Wire.
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Poly, Scientific American Magazine bring education online

February 27, 2014
The classes will be presented as “Active Learning Modules” and will run Monday to Friday, but students will have access to the classes 24 hours every day.
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Groups advise university to take action against labor violations in Abu Dhabi

February 27, 2014
Nicholas McGeehan of the Human Rights Watch gave a presentation on Feb. 26 at the Kimmel Center for University Life.
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Mary Jane reeks havoc in residence halls

Kavish Harjai, News Editor February 27, 2014
NYU Housing is addressing complaints regarding marijuana use in dorms.
On the Wire: Global

On the Wire: Global

February 26, 2014
Check out what's going on at some of NYU's global sites.
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Law students to take bar exam earlier with NYS program

February 26, 2014
New York State's Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman announced a program that will allow third-year law students to take the bar exam early if they spend their last semester doing pro bono work for unrepresented defendants.
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Think tank analyzes Instagram future

Kavish Harjai, News Editor February 26, 2014
L2 ThinkTank and Olapic released their 2014 Instagram intelligence report which analyzed brand advertising on Instagram.
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Study shows HIV program success

February 26, 2014
NYU’s Center for Drug Use and HIV Research found that programs such as drug counseling, needle exchange programs and rehab are effective in reducing HIV transmission and death among heterosexuals.
On the Wire: Global

On the Wire: Global

February 25, 2014
Catch up with news going around at the different global sites.