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Scholars talk immigration uncertainties at CAS and Wagner panels

Experts and attorneys discussed the implications of shifting immigration policy on student activism, legal processes and students’ academics at discussions on Tuesday and Thursday.
Jake Christy and Kaitlyn Sze Tu September 26, 2025

Since President Donald Trump took office eight months ago, universities have been wracked with questions about what to expect from his efforts to crack down on international students....

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How NYU could boost its free speech score

A free expression watchdog organization is encouraging NYU to model its speech policy after the Chicago Statement, which encourages discourse at almost any cost.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

Every September, NYU faces scrutiny from a nonprofit organization that evaluates free speech and expression across U.S. universities. While its latest score edged up slightly from...

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‘No choice’: Former Langone employee sues for disability discrimination

The employee is accusing the medical center of creating a retaliatory and hostile environment after she returned from medical leave.
Chantal Mann, Staff Writer September 25, 2025

A former NYU Langone employee is suing the medical center for disability discrimination, claiming that she had to resign after facing “retaliation” for taking medical leave...

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How NYU is preparing students for a rocky job market

With unemployment on the rise, Wasserman Center administrators told WSN that “human skills” could set graduates apart.
Julian Torres, Contributing Writer September 25, 2025

Unemployment rates for recent college graduates are on a steady rise, as artificial intelligence reshapes the workforce and panic sets in among students nationwide. At NYU, this...

(Samson Tu for WSN)

Tandon hosts climate startups for weeklong program launch

Eight U.K.-based startups met in Brooklyn last week to kickstart a program aiming to boost partnerships and networks.
Rebecca O’Reilly, Contributing Writer September 24, 2025

In partnership with the Tandon School of Engineering, the eight environmental startups selected to participate in Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Program gathered in Brooklyn...

(Krish Dev for WSN)

NYU drops 2 spots in US News rankings

The university is now ranked No. 32, sharing a spot with the Georgia Institute of Technology, University of California, Davis and University of California, Irvine.
Leena Ahmed, Deputy News Editor September 23, 2025

NYU fell two spots in the latest university rankings from U.S. News & World Report, placing it at No. 32 out of 436 four-year institutions across the country.  Last year,...

Linda Mills responded to safety threats in an email to students on Sept. 22.

‘NYU is not standing still’: Mills details preparation for active threats

Amid continued backlash for not issuing a lockdown after NYU received a hoax shooting threat, President Linda Mills outlined resources and steps to prepare for future incidents.
Amanda Chen, News Editor September 23, 2025

President Linda Mills told students that “NYU is not standing still” when preparing for possible gun violence, following an onslaught of criticism regarding how administrators...

(Courtesy of NYU Stern Abu Dhabi)

Abu Dhabi campus to offer Executive MBA program starting August 2026

The two year program will build on NYU Abu Dhabi’s regular MBA program, which saw its inaugural class in February.
Zachary Karp, Contributing Writer September 23, 2025

NYU Abu Dhabi will begin offering an Executive MBA program through the Stern School of Business starting in August 2026, making NYU the highest-ranked U.S. business school to do...

NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Sam Klein for WSN)

NYU Abu Dhabi develops LED-light pill for gut examination

The ingestible technology can help experts identify digestive and metabolic disorders without performing surgery.
Sam Donagi, Copy Editor September 23, 2025

Researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and the Tandon School of Engineering spearheaded the development of an ingestible device with LED light technology that could transform the way doctors...

Students participate in a walk out during the 2025 commencement ceremony at Yankee Stadium. (Krish Dev for WSN)

NYU shuts down staff complaints over graduation attire restrictions

Employees told WSN that their concerns regarding restrictions set by the Graduate School of Arts & Science, which they said violated freedom of expression, were dismissed by administrators.
Amanda Chen, News Editor September 22, 2025

The Office of Equal Opportunity closed its investigations into complaints claiming that attire restrictions at commencement ceremonies held by the Graduate School of Arts &...

The Jacobs Academic Building at the Tandon School of Engineering. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Tandon researchers discover system for AI-powered ransom

The proof-of-concept system, which falsely alarmed cybersecurity experts, is the first ransomware powered by artificial intelligence.
Jake Christy, Contributing Writer September 22, 2025

Researchers at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering discovered a system that could allow hackers to carry out cyberattacks, override security software and steal personal data by...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Lafayette Hall moves main entrance to curb accessibility concerns

The original entrance at 80 Lafayette St. was relocated around the corner to alleviate visitors’ need to use a staircase and enhance security measures.
Noah Kim, Contributing Writer September 22, 2025

Lafayette Hall’s main entrance was relocated around the corner to 87 White Street at the start of this semester to improve accessibility at the dorm, which was previously accessed...