University News
Ta-Nehisi Coates Talks Politics at NYU Law
Journalist and author Ta-Nehisi Coates compared his newfound understanding of the #MeToo movement to white people’s’ understanding of civil rights issues after reading his writing.
New Langone Environmental Hazard Center Incorporates Multidisciplinary Approach
Staff with expertise in anything from genetics to music composition are working on a new center opened by NYU Langone Health.
‘Shark’ Mark Cuban Bites Into Stern Entrepreneurs
Prominent entrepreneur Mark Cuban talked to members of the NYU community about his early career before discussing entrepreneur's businesses in a so-called “Stern Tank.”
Legal Weed Won’t Reach NYU
Despite state politicians suggesting that marijuana reform may come to New York, NYU will not change its current policy against the drug, the university says.
Tisch Drama Gives Actors Access
Tisch Drama launches an exclusive digital platform for the Drama community.
Government Shutdown Forces Mock Trial to Cancel Invitational
NYU’s mock trial team hosts a prestigious invitational every year — except this one.
NYU and professors butt heads over NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU recently issued a statement discussing the mounting criticism of NYUAD, maintaining that academic freedom is protected at the campus.
Medical School Applications Surge in Wake of Free Tuition
Applications to NYU’s School of Medicine increased by 47 percent after offering free tuition to students.
NYU Discusses Dining Providers, Food Insecurity Before Winter Break
The bidding committee heard Aramark’s and Compass Group’s presentations and discussed food insecurity in December.
Food Insecurity Program Assisted Over 1,000 Students Last Semester
After the end of the fall semester, WSN obtained data on the usage of the courtesy meals program.
‘Anti-PC’ Professor Rectenwald Has Retired
LS Clinical Professor Michael Rectenwald, who ran the Twitter account @antipcnyuprof, unexpectedly retired this January.
Government Shutdown Could Affect Over 1,000 Students’ Financial Aid
Due to the government shutdown, students who are required to provide additional verification to receive financial aid may have a harder time.
