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NYU Langone cancels ‘anti-governmental’ humanitarian presentation
A former head of Doctors Without Borders was set to give a speech that mentioned humanitarian casualties in Gaza and the effects of federal funding cuts.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• April 4, 2025

Trump chooses 5 NYU Law alumni for top administrative roles
Five graduates will be tasked with informing policies on antisemitism on college campuses, cybersecurity and global finances.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• April 4, 2025

The Soapbox: Far-right leader convicted in France, coal mine explosion in Spain and labor data investigation in the UK
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.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• April 4, 2025

Students petition for clearer protections against ICE
Around 20 students gathered outside Bobst Library to hand off a letter demanding that NYU address the Trump administration’s crackdown on noncitizen students and faculty.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• April 4, 2025

‘I got crucified’: Kaya Walker on her resignation from the College Republicans
The former president of the NYU College Republicans spoke with WSN to share her perspective on the media-crazed Barron Trump comment controversy.
Emily Genova, Managing Editor
• April 3, 2025

How an NYU Law clinic is countering Trump’s attacks on climate policies
The Institute for Policy Integrity is working to raise awareness about federal policies’ environmental implications as the Trump administration rapidly deregulates energy use.
Aditte Parasher, Contributing Writer
• April 3, 2025

Beyond NYU: From aspiring scientist to award-winning reporter
GSAS alum Arielle Duhaime-Ross reflected on their career as a science journalist, from fulfilling groundbreaking work in television climate reporting to hosting their own podcast.
Lekhya Kantheti, Deputy News Editor
• April 3, 2025

Professors sue Trump over crackdown on pro-Palestinian dissent
The group of faculty at NYU are accusing the federal government of violating the First Amendment by arresting noncitizen students and faculty for their speech against Israel’s ongoing siege in Gaza.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief
• April 2, 2025

NYU Langone cardiologist recommends treatments to combat heart conditions
The doctor’s proposed guidelines reflect the latest effort in cardiology research to reduce the prevalence of heart attacks.
Vaishnavi Girish, Staff Writer
• April 2, 2025

NYU Langone names new dean and CEO
Alec Kimmelman, who has led NYU Langone Health’s cancer research center since 2023, will succeed Robert Grossman in the fall.
Lekhya Kantheti, Deputy News Editor
• April 2, 2025

NYU hit with 10 class action lawsuits following data breach
The plaintiffs are accusing the university of failing to protect personal information after a hacker leaked over 3 million applicants’ data on NYU’s homepage.
Dharma Niles and Krish Dev
• April 1, 2025

NYU relocates conference with Israeli science institute amid protest threats
The university’s Center for Neural Science barred students from attending its annual conference with the Weizmann Institute, a research school involved in Israeli weapons manufacturing.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• April 1, 2025

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