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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

Gabriel Brodbar, the director of the NYU Social Entrepreneurship Program, speaks at the event.

NYU Awards $1.1 Million to Companies Making Education Accessible for All Families

Ryan Jackloski, Contributing Writer August 26, 2018
After the Algorithm for Change competition, NYU and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awards $1.1 million to four different organizations.
Algorithm for Change is a $1.5 million dollar competition designed to encourage innovative thinking and application of artificial intelligence, machine learning and augmented reality. It seeks to address challenges in U.S. post-secondary education with a particular focus on low income, underrepresented and first-generation students.

Algorithm for Change: Inspiring Innovation in Education

Carol Oliveira, Contributing Writer March 19, 2018
This new competition will reward a total of $1.5 million dollars to inventors and entrepreneurs who want to better education through technology.