University News
NYU to expand science and tech footprint at 770 Broadway
The university is set to rent over 1 million square feet of office space above the Wegmans location on Astor Place.
Law school report finds increasing racial disparities in criminal justice system
A report from the Center on Race, Inequality and the Law found that people of color were 32% less likely to be released from incarceration at the early end of their sentence.
How NYU plans to reinforce resources for international students ahead of Trump presidency
The president-elect’s last administration saw a historical decline in international student enrollment — this year, NYU is preparing to respond to new policies and community concerns.
Compromised survey results force NYU to retract study on MTA worker harassment rates
NYU School of Global Public Health’s federally-funded survey received “clearly erroneous” responses after it was leaked to a public social media page.
NYU Langone surgical team performs world’s first robotic double lung transplant
Surgeons said the procedure will minimize recovery times and make the procedure less painful for patients.
Students protest police presence on campus outside Gould Plaza wall
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators joined students from colleges across New York City for an International Day of Action.
More U.S. college students are interested in studying abroad following Trump victory, study finds
NYU students spoke with WSN about whether or not the results of the 2024 presidential election influenced their decision to study abroad.
Faculty hold ‘die-in’ to honor thousands of Palestinian deaths in Gaza
Members of Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine also noted the destruction of the majority of Gaza’s educational infrastructure amid Israel’s ongoing siege of the region.
Students read names of Palestinian and Lebanese martyrs at vigil
The group read aloud Palestinian poetry and wrote names of victims of Israel’s ground invasion outside Washington Mews in support of students in mourning.
Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests
Hundreds who attended admin-led listening sessions requested more spaces to address mass arrests on campus and the war in Gaza.
How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding
The president-elect has previously proposed billions in budget reductions to health and science-related research.
‘Cackling, sneers and jeers’: College Democrats and Republicans squabble on the debate floor
At the debate, student representatives from both clubs spoke on foreign affairs, gun control policy and voter ID laws.
