University News
Legal Weed Won’t Reach NYU
Despite state politicians suggesting that marijuana reform may come to New York, NYU will not change its current policy against the drug, the university says.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• January 30, 2019
Tisch Drama Gives Actors Access
Tisch Drama launches an exclusive digital platform for the Drama community.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor
• January 29, 2019
Government Shutdown Forces Mock Trial to Cancel Invitational
NYU’s mock trial team hosts a prestigious invitational every year — except this one.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• January 29, 2019
NYU and professors butt heads over NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU recently issued a statement discussing the mounting criticism of NYUAD, maintaining that academic freedom is protected at the campus.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor
• January 28, 2019
Medical School Applications Surge in Wake of Free Tuition
Applications to NYU’s School of Medicine increased by 47 percent after offering free tuition to students.
Mansee Khurana, Deputy News Editor
• January 28, 2019
NYU Discusses Dining Providers, Food Insecurity Before Winter Break
The bidding committee heard Aramark’s and Compass Group’s presentations and discussed food insecurity in December.
Meghna Maharishi and Victor Porcelli
• January 28, 2019
Food Insecurity Program Assisted Over 1,000 Students Last Semester
After the end of the fall semester, WSN obtained data on the usage of the courtesy meals program.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• January 28, 2019
‘Anti-PC’ Professor Rectenwald Has Retired
LS Clinical Professor Michael Rectenwald, who ran the Twitter account @antipcnyuprof, unexpectedly retired this January.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor
• January 28, 2019
Government Shutdown Could Affect Over 1,000 Students’ Financial Aid
Due to the government shutdown, students who are required to provide additional verification to receive financial aid may have a harder time.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• January 22, 2019
NYU Graduate Killed In Kenya Terrorist Attack
A terrorist attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi resulted in the death of over a dozen people, including an NYU alumnus.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• January 20, 2019
NYU Law Faces Backlash After Eliminating Alumni From Listserv
A petition by an NYU Law alumnus to keep the current listserv has garnered over 180 signatures from students and alumni.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi
• January 16, 2019
University Receives Over 84,000 Applications for Class of 2023
Applications to the university have increased for the 12th year in a row.
Meghna Maharishi and Victor Porcelli
• January 7, 2019