University News
President of Ireland Talks Global Unity at Kimmel Ahead of UN Summit
Michael Higgins, the ninth president of Ireland, gave a speech to NYU in which he discussed education and cooperative efforts in alleviating climate change and global poverty.
NYU Alumna Donates $5 Million Toward Advancing Women in Business
Elizabeth Elting’s donation will fund 20 women-led tech start-ups and aid 40 high-achieving women in receiving their MBAs.
NYU’s Graduate Student Union Could Lose University Recognition
A proposal by the National Labor Review Board could threaten the status of graduate workers at private universities.
Changes Proposed to CAS Core Curriculum to Lighten Students’ Load
The changes would allow core classes to count for other requirements within CAS.
Steinhardt Opens New Facility for Music Therapy, Research
The facility will have one room for treatment and another for recording therapy sessions so they can be used for research.
Vaping Flavorless in New York After Statewide Ban
Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo instituted a ban on flavored e-cigarettes (yes, that includes Juuls).
‘MeToo Kit’ Headquartered in NYU Building Taken off Market
The MeToo Kit –– a company marketing at-home sexual assault evidence kits –– which was previously under fire for capitalizing on the #MeToo movement and its illegitimacy in a court of law, has been taken off of the market following a cease and desist order.
NYU Students and Faculty Adjusting to New LA Program
One year after WSN broke the news that NYU would have a study away site in Los Angeles — we followed up with students and faculty to see how the West Coast was treating them.
Native American Professor Talks Colonialism and Climate Change
The Native Studies Forum hosted an American studies professor who talked about how colonialism in the U.S. has contributed to climate change.
Tumblr Representative Talks Social Good With Sternies
NYU Net Impact, a club which promotes socially and environmentally conscious business practices, hosted Tumblr’s social impact manager.
First Public Document on Board of Trustees Meetings Released
Months after their last meeting, the Board of Trustees published its summary, which is intended as an act of good faith towards greater transparency.
Vigil Honors Hurricane Dorian Victims
Students and staff attended the vigil to reflect on the damage caused by one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.
