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Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Justice Department blocked from NYU Langone’s records on transgender youth
(Zara Surti for WSN)
NYU fraternity suspended following allegations of sexual assault, hazing
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
Former Gallatin student pleads guilty to choking charge
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Judge extends NYU Langone’s deadline to share records on transgender youth
A blue flag with two swastikas, a Star of David and the letters “NYU” flies above the Steinhardt building on May 13. (Yezen Saadah for WSN)
Steinhardt community member arrested for raising swastika flag during Grad Alley
Lisa White, a longtime ER nurse at NYU Langone Health, battled cancer for eight months. (Courtesy of Brooke Kesselring)
NYU Langone fired a nurse battling cancer. Her story isn’t the only one.
Inside one of NYU’s prominent antisemitism consultants
Inside one of NYU’s prominent antisemitism consultants
N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine building. It is a red brick building. People are walking outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.
NYU Grossman rescinds program acceptances after losing federal grant
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
Former Gallatin student pleads guilty to choking charge
(Maryam Lootah for WSN)
City Scoop: Cartel drug conspiracy, and other top stories across NYC
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
NYU orgs join thousands for May Day protests
Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a March 2025 forum at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Campus groups demand Mamdani outlaw 24-hour workday
(Maryam Lootah for WSN)
City Scoop: Train ticket prices skyrocket for World Cup, and other top stories across NYC
Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Justice Department blocked from NYU Langone’s records on transgender youth
(Zara Surti for WSN)
NYU fraternity suspended following allegations of sexual assault, hazing
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Judge extends NYU Langone’s deadline to share records on transgender youth
A blue flag with two swastikas, a Star of David and the letters “NYU” flies above the Steinhardt building on May 13. (Yezen Saadah for WSN)
Steinhardt community member arrested for raising swastika flag during Grad Alley
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Tisch graduation. (Allina Xiao for WSN)
NYU challenges keffiyehs across graduation ceremonies
In October 2024, a group of pro-Palestinian Jewish students and faculty built a Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
NYU investigates Instagram post advertising anti-Zionist Passover Seder
(Zara Surti for WSN)
Pro-Israel student rave disrupted by ultra-Orthodox Jews
NYU Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine members David Ludden, Sara Pursley, Sonya Posmentier and Kathy Engel, from left to right. (Krish Dev for WSN)
‘The Palestine exception’: Faculty launch probe into NYU’s protest response
Members of NYU Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine joined protesters at Gould Plaza on April 22, 2024. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Faculty group to investigate NYU’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
Students and faculty commence ‘solidarity fast’ in Bobst
Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
NYU Langone subpoenaed for records on gender-affirming care
NYU Grossman School of Medicine. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Grossman joins RFK Jr.’s nutrition education initiative
(Kevin Wu for WSN)
NYU Law dropped from US military scholarship
Gays Against Guns president Jay W. Walker speaks during the protest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Hundreds protest Trump administration’s pride flag removal at Stonewall Inn
(Soham Makkena for WSN)
‘Fucking disgusting’: ICE shootings spur protests, walkout on campus
(Courtesy of Barbara Cittadino, illustration by Maryam Lootah)
Beyond NYU: Leaving law for a career in photography
(Courtesy of Kenzi Crash, illustration by Maryam Lootah)
Beyond NYU: Changing the narrative on illness in literature
(Courtesy of Diane Hodson, illustration by Maryam Lootah)
Beyond NYU: Balancing teaching with podcast production
(Courtesy of Amy Gabrielle, illustration by Maryam Lootah)
Beyond NYU: Rewriting life after loss
(Courtesy of Ken Schneck, illustration by Maryam Lootah)
Beyond NYU: Amplifying LGBTQ+ stories in the Midwest
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Gallatin graduation. (Neil Tawney for WSN)
Guest Essay: NYU’s graduation rules are worth breaking
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
NYU’s 2024 commencement at Yankee Stadium. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Opinion: Defend student speech at graduation before it disappears
(Lianna O’Grady for WSN)
Opinion: D-III sports deserve your attention
(Kaleo Zhu for WSN)
Opinion: NYC’s lines aren’t worth a surveillance network
Graduates waved keffiyehs and walked out during President Linda Mills’ 2025 commencement address. (Julia Smerling for WSN)
Editorial: Let graduates celebrate
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Editorial: The work has just begun
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Editorial: Students deserve clarity from NYU leadership
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Editorial: Linda Mills, where are you?
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Gallatin graduation. (Neil Tawney for WSN)
Guest Essay: NYU’s graduation rules are worth breaking
In October 2024, a group of pro-Palestinian Jewish students and faculty built a Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Guest Essay: All Jews must commit to anti-Zionism
(Courtesy of the YeCao Collective)
Guest Essay: You can’t police universities into freedom
Guest Essay: During authoritarian times, the university needs to fight back
Guest Essay: During authoritarian times, the university needs to fight back
(Courtesy of Christian Howze)
Guest Essay: From goals to action — Christian Howze for SGA Chair
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: My goodbye to WSN
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: In the age of Trump, student journalism is more vital than ever.
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: A reflection on WSN’s mission
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Washington Square News
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Letter to the Editor: 94 LS faculty members approve statement to WSN
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Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
(Lauren Ng and Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Off-Third: Aspiring architect named this year’s best applicant
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
Off-Third: Mills rebrands Campus Cash as Linda Lira
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Off-Third: The Washington Square Park fountain deserves to drown
(Noelle Darts for WSN)
Off-Third: NYU must establish a universitywide uniform
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Off-Third: NYU must bring back the Tisch scaffolding
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
Off Topic: Violence has left America too disconnected between power and reality
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Off Topic: Skinny sells — what’s the harm?
(Courtesy of U.S. Air Force)
Off Topic: Trump’s Vietnam War doesn’t need a draft
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Off Topic: Green energy is not driving up costs — corporations are
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Off Topic: OpenAI’s latest acquisition is merely to save face
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Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
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Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring
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Staff Rants: New beginnings or old complaints?
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Staff Rants: Holiday Overload
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Staff Rants: Spooky season
(Lianna O’Grady for WSN)
Opinion: D-III sports deserve your attention
(Photo by Neil Tawney, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Emma Grunin on her track and field career
(Soham Makkena for WSN)
The unsung efforts of student team managers
NYU women’s basketball at the 2026 NCAA Final Four. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
Women’s basketball turns a new page
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Women’s golf sweeps Liberty League, baseball and softball finish seasons and other news
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Women’s golf sweeps Liberty League, baseball and softball finish seasons and other news
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Track & field thrower wins UAA Championship, golf dominates Liberty League and other news
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Men’s volleyball falls out of NCAA tournament, baseball and women’s tennis celebrate seniors and other news
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Golf takes first place, men’s volleyball falls out of UVC tournament and other news
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Women’s golf dominates the week, volleyball closes out regular season and other news
(Photo by Neil Tawney, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Emma Grunin on her track and field career
(Photo by Kiran Komanduri, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Katie Antosiewicz on her first year pitching at NYU
(Photo by Neil Tawney, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Cooper Kline on his senior year and captaincy with the men’s tennis team
(Photo by Kiran Komanduri, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Tiya Chowdary on her golf career
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
In the Huddle: Alexa McMillian on her first season with NYU
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Out of Bounds: A historic first for female soccer coaches in Berlin, and other major sports news from London and Shanghai
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Buenos Aires, Shanghai and Washington, D.C.
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Ghana, Spain and Oklahoma
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Accra, Los Angeles and Sydney
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
Stargazy pie. (Lauren Ng for WSN)
New eats near NYU: A British pub finds success in nonchalance
(Courtesy of Dorothy Bailey)
This Tandon student project asks, ‘What is accessible fashion?’
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
‘I knew what I was signing up for’: The high price of sisterhood
(Courtesy of the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research With Communities and Lands)
‘You have a home here’: How NYU’s Indigenous research center reminds us whose land we’re on
(Courtesy of Dorothy Bailey)
This Tandon student project asks, ‘What is accessible fashion?’
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
How Stern is bringing luxury fashion to NYC and beyond
(Grady Rajagopalan for WSN)
Clearing your closet? Here’s where to donate near NYU
(Courtesy of Sarah Shalan)
From NYC to Gaza, Thrift4Gaza converts used clothes to mutual aid
(Soham Makkena for WSN)
A popular Nordic brand is foregrounding sustainability
Stargazy pie. (Lauren Ng for WSN)
New eats near NYU: A British pub finds success in nonchalance
(Zara Surti for WSN)
24 hours at Veselka
(Krish Dev for WSN)
This 30-year-old Indian deli is a haven for cab drivers
(Ivanka Sun for WSN)
Queer joy and budget-friendly service collide at this East Village fine dining spot
(Zara Surti for WSN)
How NYU handles its food waste
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
(Courtesy of the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research With Communities and Lands)
‘You have a home here’: How NYU’s Indigenous research center reminds us whose land we’re on
(Lauren Ng for WSN)
Your next semester belongs in Accra
(Zara Surti for WSN)
‘Support is all-inclusive’: Students and faculty honor sexual assault awareness
(Courtesy of Gayatri Gopinath)
‘A way out of no way’: How this NYU professor centers queer activism in New York
(Krish Dev for WSN)
WSN at NYFW
(Sophia Rivera-Korver for WSN)
Veejay Floresca pushes for inclusivity and advocates for immigrants at NYFW
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Raul Peñaranda writes an NYFW love letter to his Latin heritage with ‘Bolero Nights’
(Yasseen Ashri, Suditi Sircar and Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective blends culture and couture at NYFW
(Zara Surti for WSN)
At NYFW, Chuks Collins bridges African heritage with the future
Lorde headlining the festival on June 5. (Courtesy of The Governors Ball and Rich Fury)
At this year’s Gov Ball, weather setbacks and mosh pits flood the festival
(Courtesy of Amanda M Hatfield)
Phoebe Bridgers unplugs Madison Square Garden for intimate sold-out show
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
(Dani Biondi for WSN)
Staff recs: Goodbye
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
What your most-anticipated summer release says about you
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
(Courtesy of Sourcebooks Fire, Random House Trade Paperbacks, Villard and HarperCollins)
5 books we read when we’re homesick
(Courtesy of Penguin Random House)
Review: ‘Famesick’ is not your average celebrity memoir
(Courtesy of New York Review of Books, Spiegel & Grau, Crown Publishing Group and Ballantine Books)
Books beyond Bobst: A novella in Sudan, a debut memoir and more
(Amy Wang for WSN)
4 books to grow your green thumb this Earth Day
(Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)
Review: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ lays out the blueprint for a new world
Nico Carney and Misha Osherovich star in director Siobhan McCarthy's coming-of-age trans comedy “She's the He.” (Courtesy of Obscured Releasing)
Q&A: Laughing at the absurdity of anti-trans bigotry
(Courtesy by Marcel Hartmann for The Independent Film Channel, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
Off the Radar: ‘The Time That Remains’ is a quintessential retelling of the Nakba
(Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios)
Review: Bloodshed and resilience dominate ‘Invincible’ season 4
(Zara Surti for WSN)
What NYU taught me about the arts
Lorde headlining the festival on June 5. (Courtesy of The Governors Ball and Rich Fury)
At this year’s Gov Ball, weather setbacks and mosh pits flood the festival
(Courtesy of Amanda M Hatfield)
Phoebe Bridgers unplugs Madison Square Garden for intimate sold-out show
(Julianna Lindo for WSN)
5 unconventional contenders for your summer playlist
(Courtesy of Epic Records)
Review: Meghan Trainor’s ‘Toy With Me’ is a failed attempt at TikTok virality
(Courtesy of Polyvinyl Record Co.)
Review: American Football finds light in the dark of ‘LP4’
Zia Lawrence in “Oversized Suits.” (Courtesy of Page 8 Pictures)
Q&A: MFA Tisch alum on touring Shakespeare across NYC
(Courtesy of The Public Theater)
Q&A: MFA Tisch alum on bringing Shakespeare to Central Park
(Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)
Review: ‘The Lost Boys’ soars on spectacle but lacks substance
(Courtesy of Maria Baranova)
Review: A mother and son experiment with death in ‘Rheology’
(Krystal Khine for WSN)
4 theater gems that never made it to Broadway
(Ethan Li for WSN)
Review: ‘Raphael: Sublime Poetry’ reminds that simplicity is the most radical art
(Noelle Darts for WSN)
The case against the Instagrammable museum
(Sophia Graves for WSN)
Review: The Clive Davis Gallery’s latest exhibition instills hope
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Review: ‘Act Black’ unmasks the high stakes of Black stardom
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
In Brooklyn, a printmaking fair returns with a bang
(Courtesy of Ouat Media)
The case for ‘Jane Austen’s Period Drama’
Animated short film “Butterfly.” (Courtesy of Sacrebleu Productions and XBO Films)
WSN’s favorite Oscar-nominated short films of 2026
(Susan Behrends Valenzuela for WSN)
6 historic Oscar snubs
(Courtesy of Focus Features)
The case against ‘Hamnet’
(Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
The case for Paul Thomas Anderson
The Graduation Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Graduation Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Zara Surti for WSN)
The 2026 Housing Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
The Literacy Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
The Health Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Beverage Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Beverage Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Suditi Sircar, Azelin Chen, Kiran Komanduri and John Bush for WSN)
On the Street: Celebration
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
In Photos: Thousands of students swarm Strawberry Fest
(Krish Dev, Kaleo Zhu, Saya Quisbert and Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
On the Street: After hours
Bargaining committee member Jacob Remes embraced a contract faculty member at the end of the strike’s second day. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
In Photos: Contract faculty’s long journey to a deal
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
The business keeping hand-painted advertisements alive
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
ICE and DHS in their own words
(Julianna Lindo for WSN)
What’s for lunch at NYU?
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Tandon floods force students to take a shower
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
NYC during a snowstorm
Cartoon: The 'enlightened' centrist
Cartoon: The ‘enlightened’ centrist
(Suditi Sircar, Azelin Chen, Kiran Komanduri and John Bush for WSN)
On the Street: Celebration
(Krish Dev, Kaleo Zhu, Saya Quisbert and Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
On the Street: After hours
(Yasseen Ashri, Kiran Komanduri, Suditi Sircar and Eva Mundo for WSN)
On the Street: Color
(Natalie Deoragh, Krish Dev, Kyra Reilley and Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
On the Street: Spring break travels
On the Street: Architecture
On the Street: Architecture
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
In Photos: Thousands of students swarm Strawberry Fest
Bargaining committee member Jacob Remes embraced a contract faculty member at the end of the strike’s second day. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
In Photos: Contract faculty’s long journey to a deal
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Emerging artists reimagine tradition at Paris Fashion Week
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
In Photos: Chinatown parade welcomes Year of the Fire Horse
In Photos: Social media post spurs chaotic snowball fight
In Photos: Social media post spurs chaotic snowball fight
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
The business keeping hand-painted advertisements alive
Valentine’s Day: Stories of love
Valentine’s Day: Stories of love
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
A talk with competitive rock climber Nasif Kabir
Beverage Bundling
Beverage Bundling
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
Canines in costumes return to Washington Square Park
(Courtesy of Skinny Louie)
SPONSORED: Flat out delicious: Smash burger chain Skinny Louie opens in the West Village
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
Justin Yen

Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor

Justin Yen is a sophomore studying finance with a minor in politics. When he’s not constantly checking his Gmail, he can be found logging laps at the Paulson pool. His hobbies include aimlessly scrolling through Apple Music for new jazz recordings, checking out new bagel shops and listening to podcasts on random topics. You can find him on Instagram @justinyen72 or email him at [email protected].

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Gould Plaza wall down, 2 years later

The plaza — now home to skylight windows, trees and outdoor chairs and tables — was barricaded in April 2024 after hundreds staged a pro-Palestinian encampment on it.
Natalie Deoragh and Justin Yen • May 6, 2026

NYU removed the walls and scaffolding barricading the Stern School of Business last week — over two years after they were constructed following a pro-Palestinian encampment...

(Max Van Hosen and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

The Soapbox: Tax on tech companies in Australia, world’s longest tiramisu in the UK and aircraft carrier donation in Italy

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • May 1, 2026

In Australia, legislators aim to tax tech giants that publish local news Legislation proposals in Australia will impose local revenue taxes on tech giants that do not agree to...

(Max Van Hosen and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

The Soapbox: Smoking ban in the UK, regulatory fines in China and strike threats in the Czech Republic

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • April 24, 2026

In the UK, parliament passes generational smoking ban Individuals born after Dec. 31, 2008 will face a lifetime ban from purchasing cigarettes in the United Kingdom after parliament...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

NYU Langone opens Brooklyn day hospital

The Clinton Hill practice joins over 60 existing NYU Langone Health locations in the borough.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • April 22, 2026

NYU Langone Health launched an ambulatory care center in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood last week, offering a comprehensive range of primary and specialized care services. Located...

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The Soapbox: Pilots’ strike in Germany, a $1 billion loan in Argentina and immigration amnesty in Spain

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • April 17, 2026

In Germany, pilots strike against airline giants Lufthansa and Eurowings  Around 30,000 members of two German trade unions representing pilots and flight attendants are continuing...

(Courtesy of NYU College of Dentistry)

NYU Dentistry awarded $5 million to expand disability care for kids

The dental school will begin constructing treatment rooms tailored to patients with disabilities and other renovations, slated for completion in 2027.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • April 15, 2026

NYU College of Dentistry earned a $5.48 million grant in state funding to expand services for children with disabilities, planning to construct more specialized treatment rooms...

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The Soapbox: Music festival cancellation in the UK, Eiffel Tower auction in France and war crime charges in Australia

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • April 10, 2026

In the United Kingdom, a music festival is canceled after Kanye West was denied entry Organizers canceled this summer’s Wireless Festival after the British government announced...

NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute located at 20 Cooper Square. (Sophia Graves for WSN)

NYU suspends online journalism program as enrollment drops

The fate of the program, called American Journalism Online, falls in step with a broader pattern of adjuncts’ course cancellations.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • April 7, 2026

NYU paused admissions for an online M.A. program in journalism while administrators assess its “sustainability” amid declining enrollment rates, sparking concerns from the...

(Max Van Hosen and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

The Soapbox: Art heist in Italy, wolf attack in Germany and social media ban enforcement in Australia

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • April 3, 2026

In Italy, thieves stole artwork worth millions in a three-minute heist Italian officials announced Monday that four hooded thieves stole artworks by French painters Pierre-Auguste...

(Zara Surti for WSN)

Adjunct faculty talk course cancellation concerns at town hall

Union members said they filed several grievances regarding this year’s rise in course cancellations, which can slash instructors’ compensation and jeopardize their benefits.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • March 31, 2026

Members of NYU’s adjunct faculty union discussed ways to push back against the recent uptick in cancellations of their courses at a Monday town hall, one month after the group...

(Max Van Hosen and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

The Soapbox: National security laws in Hong Kong, thousands march in Argentina and arson in the Czech Republic

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • March 27, 2026

In Hong Kong, new amendments let police access phone passwords Hong Kong citizens are now legally required to give police passwords to their personal electronic devices upon request...

(Zara Surti for WSN)

NYU named global ‘powerhouse’ in research

The university placed 40th in an analysis of the world’s most prominent research institutions for its number of highly cited scholars.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • March 25, 2026

An analytics company deemed NYU a “research powerhouse,” citing its high number of academics cited for scholarly work during the past five years. The ranking by Clarivate,...

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The Soapbox: Iranian asylees in Australia, meteorite in Germany and pardons in Spain

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • March 13, 2026

In Australia, gov't grants asylum to Iranian soccer players The Australian government granted asylum to seven out of 26 members of the Iranian women’s soccer team on Tuesday...

(Neil Tawney for WSN)

NYU shuttle rear-ended on Manhattan Bridge

A university spokesperson said that the 14 students and one driver were all “uninjured” in the Friday incident, which did not receive a Campus Safety alert.
Natalie Deoragh and Justin Yen • March 10, 2026

An NYU shuttle bus collided with a car on the Manhattan Bridge Friday morning. After the collision — which the university said left all passengers “uninjured” — Campus...

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The Soapbox: Spies arrested in the UK, recruitment protests in Germany and murder investigation in Italy

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • March 6, 2026

In the United Kingdom, three men arrested for Chinese espionage Three men were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of spying for China’s foreign intelligence service, including...

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The Soapbox: Antisemitism investigation in Australia, diplomatic protests in Hong Kong and a saint’s skeleton in Italy

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • February 27, 2026

In Australia, antisemitism commission investigates Bondi Beach shooting The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion held its first hearing Tuesday on the mass shooting...

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The Soapbox: Activist killed in France, potential social media ban in the UK and fighter jets in Germany

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • February 20, 2026

In France, a far-right activist dead after protest Authorities arrested 11 far-left activists following the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque after a protest last week. Reports...

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The Soapbox: Labor protests in Argentina, media mogul sentenced in Hong Kong and canceled rail strike in Spain

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • February 13, 2026

In Argentina, protests erupt amid the passage of labor reform Protests erupted outside Argentina’s Congress on Wednesday while lawmakers debated major reforms to the country’s...

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Stern to offer AI MBA specialization

The curriculum includes nine interdisciplinary courses to prepare students for an evolving job market.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • February 10, 2026

Starting next fall, Stern MBA students will have the option to specialize in artificial intelligence, with a curriculum focused on applying AI to careers including project management,...

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The Soapbox: No-confidence vote in the Czech Republic, painting controversy in Italy and Amazon antitrust fine in Germany

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • February 6, 2026

In the Czech Republic, parliament survives a no-confidence vote The Czech parliament survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday over the handling of disputes between President...

An email update was sent to those who missed the deadline to complete the NYU Active Threat Preparedness training on Brightspace.

Students face login delays for missing active threat training deadline

NYU said noncompliant students will have slowed access to sites like Brightspace and Albert, and must reset their passwords daily.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • February 3, 2026

NYU is delaying students’ access to university websites such as Brightspace, Handshake and Albert until they complete the newly mandated active threat preparedness course, which...

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NYU groups join hundreds for anti-ICE protest

Students rallied in Washington Square Park before joining over 500 others in protest of ICU nurse Alex Pretti’s killing.
Angela Dong and Justin Yen • January 28, 2026

As tens of thousands of people protest nationwide, about two dozen students and faculty gathered in Washington Square Park Tuesday afternoon to condemn the recent string of violence...

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NYU introduces mobile day pass

The new Digital Day Pass, which replaces paper day passes, allows students and faculty to temporarily access most campus buildings after forgetting their NYU ID.
Justin Yen, Deputy News Editor • January 26, 2026

Campus Safety rolled out new Digital Day Passes at the start of the semester that temporarily grant access to campus buildings for students, faculty and staff who have forgotten...