Skip to Main Content
New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

University News

A white banner with purple letters that read "N.Y.U." and a symbol of a torch hangs from the facade of The Silver Center of Arts and Science.

NYU to hire Title VI coordinator by the end of the semester

The position was created after NYU reached a settlement in a monthslong lawsuit accusing the university of being indifferent to incidents of antisemitism on campus.
Dharma Niles, News Editor September 11, 2024

NYU will hire its first Title VI coordinator by the end of the calendar year, a university spokesperson told WSN. The university is among the first higher education institutions...

The exterior of N.Y.U. Langone’s Tisch Hospital and the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion.

World Trade Center dust linked to breast cancer development, NYU study finds

The study, spearheaded by researchers at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, was one of the first to research breast cancer development as a result of the 9/11 attacks.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

People exposed to dust and fumes from the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center are likely to show genetic abnormalities associated with breast cancer, researchers at NYU Langone...

A photograph of a lobby with a black-and-white tile floor, dark wood columns, N.Y.U. security guards and new security entrance gates with the N.Y.U. torch on them.

Rubin Hall reopens after 15-month renovation

The renovation, which came with an over $2,000 uptick in housing cost, included the addition of air conditioning, noise-mitigating windows and new furniture.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor September 10, 2024

NYU reopened Rubin Hall ahead of the fall semester following a 15-month renovation period, equipping the first-year residence hall with air conditioning, new windows and updated...

The N.Y.P.D. attempt to de-escalate the confrontation.

NYU earns ‘abysmal’ score in annual free speech ranking

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression threatened to submit an accreditation complaint against NYU if it does not respond to a letter criticizing recent policies by Sept. 20.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor September 9, 2024

NYU ranked at the bottom of an annual list evaluating students’ freedom of speech and expression across 251 college campuses in the country, earning a score of “abysmal,”...

The front of a brown building, with the words "TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS" above the large doors. There are a few people walking down the street in front of the building.

Tisch prof. accused of sexual misconduct by former students ‘no longer employed’

The professor, Robert Benevides, had been scheduled to teach two courses this semester after a university investigation found he sexually harassed a former student.
Carmo Moniz, Editor-at-Large September 6, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual misconduct.  Tisch professor Robert Benevides — who has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple former students...

A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.

Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty

A WSN investigation found a persistent pattern of sanctions against members of the NYU community for their involvement in protests against the war in Gaza.
Hope Pisoni, Investigative Reporter September 5, 2024

Donald Trump wearing a blue suit with a red tie, an American flag pin on his lapel and white undershirt with his arms outstretched. Behind him to the left is his son Eric Trump in a gray suit with a light blue tie, as well as his legal team all standing in front of a large brown door with golden words on them.

‘He liked it’: Trump praises Stern in video announcing son Barron’s attendance

In an interview with the Daily Mail, the former president said he has known the university “for a long time.”
Dharma Niles, News Editor September 5, 2024

Donald Trump called the Stern School of Business “a very high-quality place” in an interview with the Daily Mail announcing Barron’s decision to attend NYU. The former president...

A group of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside the Paulson Center. A sign held above the crowd reads “Israeli Apartheid and Genocide funded by the U.S.”

Silver allegedly revokes student’s acceptance for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests

A member of Faculty & Staff for Justice in Palestine told WSN that the rescission was due to “conduct violations.”
Dharma Niles, News Editor September 4, 2024

An unidentified student’s acceptance to NYU’s Master of Social Work program was revoked in June for “allegedly participating” in pro-Palestinian encampments last semester,...

A man in a suit speaks in front of a seated crowd, behind him is a large, purple background that reads “N.Y.U. LAW”

Pakistani Supreme Court judge talks environmental justice at NYU Law

The event focused on integrating human rights, environmental policy and the legal field.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor September 4, 2024

Around 30 students and faculty attended a talk at the NYU School of Law on Tuesday, where Pakistani Supreme Court judge Syed Mansoor Ali Shah discussed the relationship between...

Hundreds of protesters march down a road with signs and Palestinian flags.

Students and faculty join hun​dreds in citywide pro-Palestinian march on Labor Day

As the academic year begins, students and faculty continue to demand that NYU divest from companies with ties to Israel and shut down its study away site in Tel Aviv.
Liyana Illyas and Mariapaula Gonzalez September 3, 2024

Dozens of NYU students and faculty from the People’s Solidarity Coalition and other on-campus organizations joined hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators in a march across...

A group of people wearing purple and pink shirts hold signs with the letters “N,” “Y” and “U” under the Washington Square Arch.

Summer recap: What you missed on campus since May

A student sues roommate for stealing over $50,000 in luxury items, a $6 million donation for artificial intelligence research and more news around campus you missed over the last few months.

As you prepare for the new academic year, here is some news around NYU that you may have missed over summer break.  Student sues roommate for stealing over $50,000 in luxury...

(Sam Klein for WSN)

Amnesty reports heightened concern over Abu Dhabi campus

The human rights group detailed the deportation of an instructor and threats of prosecution under Emirati law.
Dharma Niles and Krish Dev August 29, 2024

Human rights nonprofit Amnesty International reported escalated restrictions at NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus, alleging that faculty were told criticism of university leadership could...