University News

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.
Dharma Niles, News Editor
• November 22, 2024

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.
Samantha Hong, Contributing Writer
• November 22, 2024

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.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer
• November 21, 2024

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.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor
• November 20, 2024

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.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 19, 2024

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.
Gigi Liman, Contributing Writer
• November 18, 2024

‘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.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2024

New York Senate’s fight to ban legacy-based admissions
The bill comes after a decline in diversity at top universities following a nationwide ban on affirmative action.
Sophia Chen, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2024

An interview with Tandon’s new dean
Juan de Pablo, who was appointed as Tandon’s head earlier this year, spoke with WSN about his plans for the future of the school.
Amelia Raymond, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2024

What Trump’s reelection could mean for NYU
A look into how the president-elect’s second term will potentially stifle student loans, reduce financial aid and limit federal research funding.
Dharma Niles, News Editor
• November 13, 2024

Researchers create 3D tumor model to study metastatic cancer
The model, called 3MIC, allows scientists to examine crevasses of tumor tissues that were previously inaccessible.
Jade Springer, Contributing Writer
• November 13, 2024

Tisch begins search for new dean
The new search committee will hold listening sessions with NYU community members to outline expectations for Allyson Green’s successor.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor
• November 13, 2024

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