University News
‘I got crucified’: Kaya Walker on her resignation from the College Republicans
The former president of the NYU College Republicans spoke with WSN to share her perspective on the media-crazed Barron Trump comment controversy.
How an NYU Law clinic is countering Trump’s attacks on climate policies
The Institute for Policy Integrity is working to raise awareness about federal policies’ environmental implications as the Trump administration rapidly deregulates energy use.
Professors sue Trump over crackdown on pro-Palestinian dissent
The group of faculty at NYU are accusing the federal government of violating the First Amendment by arresting noncitizen students and faculty for their speech against Israel’s ongoing siege in Gaza.
NYU Langone cardiologist recommends treatments to combat heart conditions
The doctor’s proposed guidelines reflect the latest effort in cardiology research to reduce the prevalence of heart attacks.
NYU Langone names new dean and CEO
Alec Kimmelman, who has led NYU Langone Health’s cancer research center since 2023, will succeed Robert Grossman in the fall.
NYU hit with 10 class action lawsuits following data breach
The plaintiffs are accusing the university of failing to protect personal information after a hacker leaked over 3 million applicants’ data on NYU’s homepage.
NYU relocates conference with Israeli science institute amid protest threats
The university’s Center for Neural Science barred students from attending its annual conference with the Weizmann Institute, a research school involved in Israeli weapons manufacturing.
Student gov’t approves 2 candidates in race for chair
The candidates will begin campaigning on Thursday as part of the Student Government Assembly’s first-ever popular election.
NYU acceptance rate drops to 7.7% for class of 2029
The university sent acceptances to its most selective class on Thursday, also setting a record for the largest early decision applicant pool in its history.
Over 3 million applicants’ data leaked on NYU’s website
The hacker accused the university of continuing to use “illegal” race-sensitive admissions — the redirected home page also linked files revealing names, test scores and personal information of applicants since 1989.
NYU advises international students to stay in US following Trump travel ban
Senior administrators said on Thursday that concerned international students should refrain from leaving the United States for spring break until federal student visa policies are clarified.
NYU lawyers talk support for international students at Wagner panel
The co-director of NYU’s Immigrant Rights Clinic told WSN that the program is looking to expand in the wake of federal deportation efforts on university campuses.
