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NYU restricts SJP event access, citing admin concerns of ‘contentious speakers’ on college campuses
The university closed public access to a Students for Justice in Palestine event last week, and a similar event was postponed by another student-led organization earlier this month.
Beyond NYU: A global jazz singer’s journey to becoming a Grammy winner
From studying vocal performance at NYU to winning a Grammy, Steinhardt alum Nicole Zuraitis is finding ways to share her love for jazz with the world.
Students wary of Hochul’s subway security plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to deploy National Guard soldiers in the New York City transit system has been met with concerns from many riders, including NYU students.
STAT Madness 2024 begins, with 3 NYU studies competing
The annual research competition, which selects dozens of competitors from various universities, began at the start of the month.
Activists’ 25-year fight to revive an East Village community center
The Charas Community Center served East Village residents for years before a new owner emptied the space. But the building’s recent purchase has locals hopeful the center will make a return.
NYU says most conduct cases closed, announces security and outreach updates
Administrators said the university has reviewed more than 70 additional student conduct cases related to on-campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas war, most of which have been processed.
New School student workers reach agreement, end strike
The union representing student workers at The New School reached a three-year contract with the university following months of demands for improved health care benefits and higher wages.
NYU Langone and Tandon announce expansion into Long Island City
Within the next few months, NYU will expand into Queens by moving three NYU Langone Health and one Tandon School of Engineering research facility to Long Island City.
What to do this week: A St. Patrick’s Day parade, puppy playdates and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: March 11 - 17.
Student gov’t pushes for NYU to open Kimmel stairs, cut ties with Starbucks
The student government approved two resolutions, one calling for the reopening of the Kimmel Center staircase and another demanding that NYU remove its on-campus Starbucks location.
NYU Langone expands its health care practices to Queens
The new facility marks the medical center’s second location in the borough and aims to serve 13,000 patients each year.
The Soapbox: 2 years into the Russia-Ukraine war
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.
