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NYU College of Dentistry opened an Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

College of Dentistry Opens Center for Disabled

From wheelchair users who may have difficulty sitting in a dental chair to autistic patients that may require a calmer environment, the new center hopes to improve patients’ experiences.
Lachlan Hyatt, Staff Writer February 25, 2019

People with disabilities that inhibit oral health treatment now have access to a new center — opened by the NYU College of Dentistry — that is uniquely tailored to their needs. The...

The “Carceral Crisis: Race, Class and Punishment in America” course in the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute focuses on providing students with an in-depth understanding of mass incarceration. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

NYU to Offer New Journalism Minor

NYU’s journalism program announced that it will soon offer a minor in journalism, with tracks in print and online as well as broadcast and multimedia journalism.
Meghna Maharishi and Victor Porcelli February 22, 2019

NYU announced in an email on Friday that the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute undergraduate program will offer two journalism minors, one in print and online and one in...

NYU Tandon School of Engineering ( Photo by Alana Beyer)

More Action-Focused Language Improves Participation in STEM

A study which included 150 schools across all five boroughs found that female students’ interest in science increased when teachers used language that focuses on actions.
Bethany Allard, Staff Writer February 22, 2019

A new study released by researchers from NYU and Princeton University shows that asking young girls to “do science” rather than “be scientists” increases their likelihood...

Overhead shot of the 17th annual Venture Showcase,  part of the $300K Entrepreneurs Challenge. 41 teams presented their startups.  (Photo by Akiva Thalheim)

Startups Venture for Exposure at Annual NYU Showcase

Hundreds of members of the NYU community attended Thursday’s Venture Showcase, in which 41 of NYU’s top startups presented.
Akiva Thalheim, Social Media Editor February 22, 2019

Stern School of Business hosted its annual fair for startups on Thursday, with 41 teams presenting their businesses to a crowd of around 500 students, alumni and investors in the...

An NYU building. (Photo by Anna Letson)

Sexual Misconduct Support Group Created for Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming and Non-Binary Students

The group aims to ensure all students are aware of their rights and resources.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor February 22, 2019

NYU is adding an additional student support group to campus for transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary students. The group aims to create a safe space that ensures all...

The entrance to Vanderbilt Hall, which houses NYU School of Law. (Photo by Tony Wu)

NYU Law Initiative Provides Crucial Services to Non-U.S. Citizens

A program by NYU’s Law School seeks to give support and consultation to students facing issues related to their immigration status.
Belle Lu, Contributing Writer February 22, 2019

In an effort to fund a wall on the southern border, President Donald Trump declared a state of national emergency last Friday. In a press conference, he described a migrant caravan...

From left to right: ANisa Megginson, Harmony Hemmings-Pallay and Hunter Major, curators of the I Too, Am Divine exhibit. (Photo by Emily Mason)

New Space for Black Students Opens for the Spring Semester

“I, Too, Am Divine,” a semester-long exhibition meant to celebrate black spiritualism through art and discussion launched this Tuesday.
Emily Mason, Staff Writer February 21, 2019

Chatter fills the fourth floor of the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life as people settle on couches around a wooden structure covered in light pink plastic blossoms....

Washington Square Park aerial photo. (WSN File Photo )

NYU to Lobby State Legislature for Increased Tuition Funding

The Office of Government Affairs continues to push legislatures to provide greater funding for students’ tuition, grants and more.
Alexandria Johnson, Staff Writer February 20, 2019

NYU — which is often criticized for its high tuition and shortage of financial aid — will be lobbying at the state level to increase tuition programs. The Office of Government...

NYUs Board of Trustees. (via NYU)

NYU Clarifies Disclaimer on Tuition Payment Timelines, Won’t Accelerate Payment Dates

In a statement to WSN, an administrator said that the Board of Trustees’ ability to alter the timeline of tuition fees would not be used to accelerate any students’ schedule.
Jesse Jimenez, Staff Writer February 20, 2019

At the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page on NYU’s website, a disclaimer states: “The Board of Trustees of New York University reserves the right to alter the schedule of...

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A Year Later, Students Reflect on Downstein’s Racist Black History Month Meal

Aramark, responsible for a racist meal served at Downstein last year, is one of two food service providers bidding for a contract with the university.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor February 20, 2019

Weinstein Passport Dining Hall made national headlines last February after serving red Kool-Aid, watermelon-flavored water, collard greens, ribs and cornbread for Black History...

Over 500 students packed into Tandons gymnasium for a 48-hour hackathon, the largest in New York. Prizes this year were valued at over $28,000.

HackNYU Emphasizes Sustainability, Inclusivity

Students across all three of NYU’s degree-granting campuses participated in a Hackathon with total prizes valued at over $28,000.
Akiva Thalheim, Social Media Editor February 19, 2019

Over 500 students squeezed into the Tandon School of Engineering gymnasium on Sunday for a 48-hour celebration of coding and creativity. CAS senior and Executive Co-Chair of...

Matthew Hedges, a British doctoral student who was imprisoned last year in the UAE, and his wife, Daniela Tejada, at their wedding. (Courtesy of Matthew Hedges and Daniela Tejada)

Hedges Encourages Reflection on NYUAD

WSN spoke with formerly imprisoned U.K. academic Matthew Hedges and his wife Daniela Tejada over academic freedom in the UAE and at NYUAD.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi February 19, 2019

British doctoral student Matthew Hedges was tortured last year during a months-long interrogation period and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Arab Emirates...