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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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SEC investigations plunge after leadership shift, NYU Law study finds

The agency, which reviews public companies’ potential wrongdoings, initiated 30% fewer actions than the previous year.
Julian Torres, Staff Writer December 12, 2025

A report from the NYU Pollack Center for Law & Business analyzing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s actions over the 2025 fiscal year found that the SEC initiated...

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More people are moving back in with their parents, Wagner study finds

Researchers found that “boomerang” moves often propel young adults into weaker job markets and reinforce inequality, especially among Black and Hispanic communities.
Julian Torres, Staff Writer November 3, 2025

An NYU Wagner study found that more 24 to 29-year-olds are moving back with their parents, particularly among Black and Hispanic communities, which researchers said can worsen...

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Stern cancels Actuarial Science concentration

The math-intensive concentration is no longer available for students who arrived at the Stern School of Business after fall 2024.
Julian Torres, Staff Writer October 24, 2025

Starting this semester, Stern students are no longer able to concentrate in Actuarial Science as part of their Bachelor of Science in Business degree. The change comes after years...

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How NYU is preparing students for a rocky job market

With unemployment on the rise, Wasserman Center administrators told WSN that “human skills” could set graduates apart.
Julian Torres, Contributing Writer September 25, 2025

Unemployment rates for recent college graduates are on a steady rise, as artificial intelligence reshapes the workforce and panic sets in among students nationwide. At NYU, this...