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NYU megadonor John Paulson under fire for Epstein ‘black book’ listing
A congressman pushing for the release of all Epstein files called out the Stern board member, who has donated at least $146 million to the university and remains the namesake of its largest building.
Students rally for ‘no compliance’ with Trump administration in Washington Square Park
Members of NYU’s Students for a Democratic Society called for greater resistance to federal policies on immigration and transgender rights at its first protest of the semester.
Beyond NYU: ‘Create more connectivity,’ says the former national transportation secretary
NYU Law alum Anthony Foxx talked about the U.S. transportation system as a “cultural statement” and advice for young people looking to serve in public policy.
Weinstein door ‘defaced with antisemitic graffiti’
NYU initiated its second investigation into an antisemitic hate crime at Weinstein Hall since the semester began.
Brad Lander, Scott Stringer talk ranked choice voting at NYU Wagner panel
Candidates from this year's Democratic primaries discussed how the format could democratize the voting process.
Club Fest chaos continues despite new crowd control rule
Congestion concerns resurfaced at this semester’s Club Fest despite new ticketing regulations that seemingly confused students.
Law student threatened with expulsion after Bobst sit-in, participants claim
It was the first threat of its kind at the NYU School of Law in recent years, students told WSN.
NYU to establish ‘device-free’ zones and programming
President Linda Mills’ new phone-free directives will make NYU the first major U.S. university to publicly initiate a rollback on electronic devices.
Longtime transportation official appointed Wagner dean
Polly Trottenberg spoke with WSN about how her decadeslong career in the transportation sector will shape her leadership as a first-time university administrator.
‘Glinda the Good Witch’: How Melody Goodman plans to support public health initiatives as GPH dean
As the third dean of NYU's School of Global Public Health, Melody Goodman spoke to WSN about her passion for public health and goal to bring more students into the field.
Jewish nurse sues NYU Langone, claiming revoked bonus over pro-Israel posts
Leviah Ehrlich said the medical center forced her to apologize and return a recent pay raise after she posted content ‘wrought with bias and hatred’ a few days after Oct. 7, 2023.
City Scoop: Adams rejects offer from Trump, and other top stories across NYC
City Scoop is WSN's weekly column reviewing major New York City news across all five boroughs.
