How Maha Hashwi Rallies to Build a Better World
The Tandon senior brings together her background and her undeniable strength to prove that the power of the people can set waves of change into motion.
Mansee Khurana, Under the Arch Editor
Louise Lessél Brings Metaphors Into Reality Through Programming
Artist Louise Lessél creates interactive experiences and turns the audience into participants in her latest projects, including Cosmic Harp, The Wave and The Black Queen.
Former NYU President John Sexton Addresses Criticisms of NYUAD
President Emeritus John Sexton responded to criticisms of NYU’s operations in Abu Dhabi during a talk to promote his new book “Standing for Reason: The University in a Dogmatic Age.”
Sexual Misconduct, Sustainability Addressed by University Senate Resolutions This Year
Four of five resolutions presented to the University Senate during the 2018 to 2019 academic year were passed.
Successful Women Discuss Struggles in Male-Dominated Fields
Tisch alumna Gina Rodriguez spoke at Skirball with other women who have made it far in their fields and overcame obstacles along the way.
Current Wellness Resources Fall Short of Expectations
Fourteen students who have used NYU’s Counseling and Wellness Services told WSN they did not receive adequate care.
NPR’s ‘Invisibilia’ Co-Host Talks About the Importance of Narratives
The Kavli Foundation’s last talk at the Arthur L. Carter Institute of Journalism hosted two leaders in science discussing the importance of credibility.
There’s a ‘Consumerism of the Soulmate,’ Sex Therapist Says
Podcaster and New York Times best-selling author Esther Perel spoke about modern-day relationships at Skirball.
Tech Week Starts With the Question: Is AI Ethical?
Hosted by Tech@NYU, Tech Week’s first event on Monday discussed how Artificial Intelligence can feed into systematic discrimination, while Tuesday’s event delved into how product management led to the creation of an app for first responders to disaster-stricken areas.
How ‘Hip’ Is NYU?: University Asks Students in New Survey
A random group of students were chosen to participate in NYU’s latest marketing campaign.
Tandon Professor Inducted Into Bioengineering Elite
Professor Jin Kim Montclare discussed her election into the prestigious American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows.
University Senate Approves Motion to Expand LS Representation
The USenate voted to give the Dean of Liberal Studies a seat after a year-long effort by a faculty member.
Vigil at Kimmel To Honor New Zealand Victims
The Islamic Center held a vigil on Friday to honor victims of the Christchurch shooting.
The ‘Streak of Violet’ on LGBTQ History
Rosenthal Pavilion hosted a seven-act event featuring key moments of NYU’s LGBTQ community.
Professor Honored by LGBTQ Caucus
Associate Professor James Martin speaks about his networking caucus and the history of LGBTQ members in the workplace.
Future Labs Talk Focuses on Blockchain
This month’s Tandon’s Future Labs Focus talk spoke about the future of blockchain post-hype.
Why Haven’t Students Heard of the University Senate?
The University Senate passed 31 resolutions in the last eight years, minutes from their meetings show.
Parent-Child Talks Combat Youth HIV, Professor Says
Silver Professor Dr. Vincent Guilamo-Ramos speaks about his work with HIV prevention in Latino and African-American adolescent populations.
Ta-Nehisi Coates: ‘The Power of Invisibility Is Dissipating’
At a Tony Judt memorial lecture, the "Between the World and Me” author spoke about how history’s misremembered accounts contribute to misunderstandings with today’s left.
Fifty Years After Stonewall, Talk Revisits NYU’s History With the LGBTQ Community
In 1970, NYU prevented queer clubs from holding events on campus. Today, they celebrate Stonewall’s 50th anniversary.
Sustainability Initiatives Focus on Engagement and Reduction
An in-depth look at the 35 new initiatives announced by the Office of Sustainability.
NYU to Ban Spending on Plastic Water Bottles
NYU announced at a University Senate meeting that it would no longer buy plastic water bottles starting in 2020, although vending machines on campus will continue to offer them.
Resolutions Halted Before USenate
Authors of two prominent resolutions last semester express concern about the future of their proposals.
NYPD Faces Backlash for ‘Cleaning Up’ Homeless Outside Silver
The 6th Precinct caused controversy on Twitter when they posted photos of homeless people's belongings seemingly being thrown away.
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.
California Students Watch From Afar as Their Home State Burns
Students share their experiences with the wildfires in California while away at school.
NYU Launches AI Hackathon
NYU put student engineers and entrepreneurs to the test with an AI hackathon in which they had to work against the clock to design and pitch ideas.
From the Books to the Polls, NYU Students Ace the Midterms
Two students speak about working on midterm campaigns.
College Democrats and Republicans Prep for Election Season
As elections approach, a preview of what student Republicans and Democrats have planned this semester.
