University News
Stigma Dominates Coronavirus Conversation in NYC
Media coverage, social media postings and institutional responses to coronavirus have inflamed anti-Asian sentiment in NYC and beyond.
Stern MBA Program is Designated STEM
NYU Stern’s MBA program has received a STEM designation, which will allow international students to work in the United States for longer after graduating.
Professors Create Games to Improve Brain Function
An NYU Steinhardt professor was part of a research effort to create three gaming apps proven to be effective in developing cognitive skills.
Chelsea Residents Resist Public Housing Privatization at Town Hall
Residents and activists in Chelsea hosted a town hall discussing how to prevent NYCHA properties from being privatized.
Trash Fire Spotted Near Tisch Building
An NYU student spotted a man setting fire to a pile of trash across from the Tisch building on Broadway.
NYU Class of 2024 Applications Exceed 85,000
Applications to NYU have increased for the 13th year in a row.
Menstruation as a Human Right, NYU Talk Discusses Cultural Stigma
Columbia University lecturer explains the importance of open discussion regarding menstruation as a human right.
Ronell Takes Leave of Absence After Contentious Return Last Semester
German and Comparative Literature Professor Avital Ronell, who returned to NYU after being found guilty of sexually harassing her mentee via a Title IX investigation, is taking a leave of absence for the spring semester.
Frustration mounts as NYU students cancel Shanghai study abroad plans
NYU students who originally planned on studying abroad in Shanghai are changing their plans, but not without complications.
Vape Epidemic Possibly Overblown, According to NYU Study
A study by NYU School of Global Public Health suggests that vaping may not be as popular as widely assumed.
Stern Alumnus Sentenced for Insider Trading — With Minimal Consequences
An NYU Stern alumnus, Bill Tsai, was charged this January for profiting nearly $100,000 after trading using secret information acquired through his role as a junior analyst at RBC Capital Markets.
Langone Transplant Institute Performs First Successful Heart Transplant in US Using New Method
The NYU Langone Transplant Institute successfully transplanted a heart using a new organ revitalization technique.
