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

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

Washington Square News

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How NYU Law is shaping public safety in Minneapolis

How NYU Law is shaping public safety in Minneapolis

The school’s Policing Project has a two-year, $1 million contract with the city to offer tailored policy recommendations for community vitality and law enforcement.
Nikhil Shah and Yusra Javed February 7, 2025

A policing project at the School of Law is working to inform Minneapolis’ public safety practices throughout the year, according to a report that detailed specific recommendations...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

23 NYU alumni featured on Forbes’ latest ‘30 Under 30’ list

The annual Forbes magazine list recognized 23 alumni and one incoming assistant professor, representing seven of the university’s 11 schools.
Nikhil Shah, Contributing Writer January 29, 2025

Forbes magazine highlighted 23 NYU alumni and one incoming assistant professor in this year’s edition of its “30 Under 30” list. University community members under 30 years...

To the right there is a sign on a brick wall that reads, ‘New York University School of Law.’ Behind that wall is the entrance of a brick building.

Law school report finds increasing racial disparities in criminal justice system

A report from the Center on Race, Inequality and the Law found that people of color were 32% less likely to be released from incarceration at the early end of their sentence.
Sydney Chan and Nikhil Shah November 27, 2024

An NYU Law report found that people of color are 32% less likely than white individuals to receive an early release from a prison sentence — a number that has starkly risen in...