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Meet NYU’s 2016 MacArthur ‘Geniuses’

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer • September 28, 2016

NYU claimed three of this year’s 23 MacArthur Fellowship recipients, also known as the “Genius Grant.” Computer Science Professor Subhash Khot, Associate Professor of Music Composition Julia Wolfe and alumnus Branden Jacobs-Jenkins all received the honor this year for work in their respective fields.

NYU Shanghai Preps for First Graduates

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer • August 28, 2016

Just three years ago, NYU Shanghai was established in partnership with East China Normal University. Now a crucial part of NYU’s global reach, the site is preparing to bid adieu...

NYU Langone Receives $4 Million Grant to Research Women’s Heart Disease

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer • March 30, 2016

The American Heart Association donated $4 million for cardiovascular research for women's heart disease.

Spirit Week Ends With TEDxNYU Pitch Competiton

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer • February 29, 2016

As part of NYU's Violet 100 events, students presented five-minute idea pitches and competed to speak at the annual TEDxNYU Conference.

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Returns to NYU

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer • February 9, 2016

Supreme Court Justice and former adjunct professor Sonia Sotomayor came to NYU Law on Monday evening to discuss the decline of juries in civil court proceedings.

NYU improves social media presence

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer • December 7, 2015

An exploration into the various ways NYU attracts prospective students and keeps current students engaged using social media.

Panelists talk state-sanctioned violence against trans individuals

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer • November 18, 2015

A panel on state violence against transgender people was held Tuesday evening in Kimmel.

Biologists talk pathogens at Women in Science lecture

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer • November 6, 2015

The NYU Women in Science talked about viral outbreaks at their fall lecture and Q&A on Thursday night.

100 Voices app speaks out about sexual assault

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer • October 26, 2015

100 Voices Strong, a campaign against sexual abuse, gives a voice to victims around the country.

NYU professor to chair presidential council on antibiotic bacteria resistance

Farhin Lilywala, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2015

A Q&A with NYU professor Martin Blaser, who will serve as the chair of a presidential council on antibiotic bacteria resistance.

Photo: Cannibals gorge themselves in ‘Gravy’

Ramsee Chand, Contributing Writer • October 1, 2015

Dr. Blaser, an NYU professor is the leader for the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.