University News

NYU Brainiacs Video Series Highlights University Research
In three-to-four-minute episodes, multiple studies are broken down into their most understandable components.
Tessa Kilcline, Staff Writer
• September 12, 2019

Rubin Hall Bakes Cookies for Firefighters on 9/11
Heidi White and Rubin Hall residents baked cookies for firefighters and delivered a sign with notes from members of Rubin to show appreciation on 9/11.
Ronni Husmann, Contributing Writer
• September 12, 2019

9/11 Survivors May Help Researchers Prevent Lung Disease
In a continuation of a decade of research, a team at NYU Langone identified chemicals that may allow doctors to stop lung disease before it develops.
Lisa Cochran, Contributing Writer
• September 11, 2019

Students Debate Validity of Cancel Culture
In an event hosted by the NYU Parliamentary Debate Union, students argued for and against the internet phenomenon.
Darien Gayle, Staff Writer
• September 10, 2019

Some Students Welcome Ronell’s Return, Others Denounce It
Despite a Title IX investigation finding Professor Avital Ronell sexually harassed a student — for which some have called on NYU to fire her — many students sought out her first class back from a one-year suspension.
Lisa Cochran and Victor Porcelli
• September 9, 2019

Missing Skirt in Kimmel
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• September 9, 2019

Tisch and Shanghai Collaborate on Interactive Media Master’s Program
The program teaches students how to create different types of interactive media through a combination of online courses and courses in New York, Shanghai and Berlin.
Andy Kim, Contributing Writer
• September 9, 2019

NYU Helps Sex Trafficking Victims Build Startups
A two-week summer program that taught entrepreneurial skills to survivors of sex trafficking will have participants meet with a mentor on a monthly basis.
Julia Santiago, Contributing Writer
• September 9, 2019

NYU Responds to GSOC Petition that Avital Ronell be Fired
The graduate student union called on NYU to fire the professor who was found to have sexually harassed a student.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• September 6, 2019

Students, Staff Speak at ‘Writers for Migrant Justice’
Members of the NYU community participated in a poetry reading event to raise money for those affected by the migrant crisis.
Ronni Husmann, Contributing Writer
• September 6, 2019

NYU Winthrop Hospital Institutes Pet Therapy Program
A new program by NYU Langone’s Long Island-based hospital will seek to help patients and staff with stress through the work of a schnauzer poodle, goldendoodle and other pets.
Rocco Fabbro, Contributing Writer
• September 6, 2019

Cheaper Sushi, No More Burger Studio and Other Dining Changes
After 43 years of Aramark as its dining service provider — and dealing with controversies associated with the company — NYU has switched to Chartwells, and the new company is changing things up.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• September 5, 2019

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