University News

NYU Amnesty International Chapter Hosts Talk on Turkey
Hafza Girdap, spokesperson from Advocates of Silenced Turkey, came to NYU’s Amnesty International Chapter to speak on the criminalization of human rights activism.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor
• February 19, 2020

Wagner Professor Urges Visibility for the Hearing Impaired
Wagner hosted a discussion with Professor Jan Blustein about the growing need for accommodations for patients with hearing impairment in healthcare.
Aarushi Sharma, Staff Writer
• February 19, 2020

NYUAD Anniversary Riddled With Controversy
NYUAD has launched its milestone project to celebrate the university’s first decade, despite controversy over academic freedom and labor law violations.
Aarushi Sharma, Staff Writer
• February 18, 2020

Three Professors Granted Prestigious Sloan Awards
Professors Daniele Panozzo, Christine Constantinople and Anna Choromanska were named Alfred P. Sloan fellows in 2020, awarding them $75,000 in research grants.
Lisa Cochran, News Editor
• February 18, 2020

Tandon Professor Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Tandon Distinguished Industry Professor Thomas L. Marzetta was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his groundbreaking work in wireless technology and professorship.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor
• February 18, 2020

Students Protest Hindutva Fascism at Kimmel
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• February 14, 2020

NYU Cardiologist Sues Apple Over Patent Infringement
NYU cardiologist Dr. Joseph Wiesel is suing Apple for incorporating his patented irregular heartbeat detection technology into the Apple Watch.
Yi Yang, Contributing Writer
• February 13, 2020

NYU Launches Alliance to Promote Public Interest Technology
The NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology is a group dedicated to promoting research and discussion regarding public interest technologies.
Julia Santiago, Staff Writer
• February 13, 2020

Attorney Speaks on President Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
Transgender lawyer Mia Yamamoto spoke to law students at NYU about the policy and implications of the transgender military ban.
Shelly Lin, Contributing Writer
• February 12, 2020

Students Can Now Add Pronouns on Albert
In a university-wide email, NYU introduced a new Albert feature which will allow students to include their pronouns and a recording of their correct name pronunciation.
Lisa Cochran, News Editor
• February 12, 2020

Apartment Fire Near Van Leeuwen Injures Five
Two apartment buildings caught fire Monday afternoon, causing five first responders to sustain minor injuries.
Matthew Fischetti, Deputy News Editor
• February 11, 2020

Middle East Commons Participants Discuss Trump Peace Plan and Anti-Semitism at NYU
NYU community members gathered on Monday during the first session of a new monthly series to have a conversation about Trump’s new peace plan and anti-Semitism reports at NYU.
Franswa Zhang, Contributing Writer
• February 11, 2020



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