University News

Founding director of Abu Dhabi theater program to lead Tisch
Rubén Polendo reflected on his 16 years as an NYU professor and administrator and outlined his goals of ‘community building’ two weeks after taking office as dean of the Tisch School of the Arts.
Natalie Deoragh, Deputy News Editor
• September 4, 2025

Former science dean to interimly oversee all Arts & Science programming
Michael Purugganan told WSN about his goals to protect student and faculty research amid federal funding cuts in a position that feels like ‘giving back.’
Jennifer Jesus, Deputy News Editor
• September 4, 2025

Summer recap: What you missed at NYU over the past few months
A new degree program with the London School of Economics, a petition signed by more than 1,600 alumni and more summer news to get you up-to-date.
Leena Ahmed, Natalie Deoragh, Jennifer Jesus, Eva Mundo and Kaitlyn Sze Tu
• September 3, 2025

Longtime voice of NYU to retire after 29 years
University spokesperson John Beckman will retire at the end of 2025, four months after vice president for government relations Kyle Kimball is slated to leave NYU.
Dharma Niles, Editor-in-Chief
• August 9, 2025

18 alumni take home Tony Awards
NYU alumni scored 22 awards in seven categories at this year’s ceremony, including best play and best new musical.
Ethan Li, Staff Writer
• June 10, 2025

NYU withholds diploma of Gallatin graduate who condemned ‘genocide currently occurring’ in Gaza
Several student, faculty, alumni and civil rights groups have criticized NYU for its decision to withhold the graduate’s diploma, accusing the university of violating academic freedom.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• May 16, 2025

Mills booed again as graduates walk out at 2025 commencement
As President Linda Mills began her commencement remarks at Yankee Stadium, graduates walked out of the venue in dissent.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-at-Large
• May 15, 2025

Molly Shannon gives stand-up-style speech at commencement
Most known for her six years on “Saturday Night Live,” the Primetime Emmy-nominated actress and Tisch alum walked the audience through her years searching for work and encouraged graduates to persevere through failures.
Dharma Niles, Editor-in-Chief
• May 15, 2025

2025 commencement: All-university exercises begin at Yankee Stadium
Tens of thousands of graduating students and guests are set to celebrate NYU’s 192nd commencement ceremony amid a national crackdown on higher education.
Aashna Miharia, Amanda Chen, Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah
• May 15, 2025

NYU Grossman rescinds program acceptances after losing federal grant
Students at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine spoke to WSN about the sudden “pause” in admissions for a joint MD-Ph.D. program after the school rescinded the acceptances of nine prospective students earlier this year.
Aashna Miharia, News Editor
• May 14, 2025

Mills and Dopico appoint new dean of libraries
Kristina Rose, who stepped into the position on May 1, said she plans to upgrade NYU’s archives and databases to better accommodate emerging research methods.
Lekhya Kantheti, Deputy News Editor
• May 7, 2025

Wagner’s urban policy program keeps top spot in US News ranking
Other public service schools nationwide applauded the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service for its master’s degree program in urban planning.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• May 7, 2025

Eva Mundo, Deputy News Editor • September 17, 2025

Levi Langley, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025

Leo Field, Film & TV Editor • September 17, 2025

Annika Wilewicz, Deputy Opinion Editor • September 17, 2025

Francisco Pham, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2025