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NYU President Andy Hamilton's podcast: Conversations with Andy Hamilton. (via NYU)

The Power Dynamic in Hamilton’s ‘Conversations’ Podcast

President Hamilton speaks with Scholar-in-Residence Rubén Blades in the first episode of his new podcast.
Leah Block, Contributing Writer March 25, 2019

In my left ear is Andrew Hamilton, the president of NYU, a man who made over a million dollars last year and lives in a penthouse apartment on Washington Square. In my right ear...

The Violets faced off against the University of Delaware in two back-to-back home games this past weekend. ( Photo by Bela Kirpalani)

Hockey Closes out Season With Exciting Overtime Win

The NYU Ice Hockey team enjoyed an exciting end to the regular season, with President Andrew Hamilton and several members of the Board of Trustees in the stands on Friday night and a dramatic overtime win on Saturday night.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor March 4, 2019

The NYU Hockey team ended its regular season with back-to-back home games against the University of Delaware on Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday, the team hosted special guest...

A still from a video showcasing Andy Hamilton's versatile memeability. (via facebook.com)

Why Andy Hamilton Is The Perfect Meme

Elena Fox, Contributing Writer November 27, 2018
Is it his British accent or stock-photo face?
NYU President Andrew Hamilton speaks at a Fireside Chat event in Kimmel on Nov. 6, 2018. Hamilton announced at the event that NYU will open a new campus in Los Angeles.

NYU to Open Los Angeles Campus

At a fireside chat with administrators, Hamilton cited a large number of students already in Los Angeles as why Los Angeles makes sense to be NYU's next site.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 6, 2018
At a fireside chat with administrators, Hamilton cited a large number of students already in Los Angeles as why Los Angeles makes sense to be NYU's next site.
The NYU Abu Dhabi campus. Courtesy NYUAD.

Risk of Forced Labor at Abu Dhabi Remains, Contradicting NYU

Kristina Hayhurst, News Editor August 26, 2018
The latest report from NYU’s Coalition for Fair Labor recounts labor abuse against workers on the Abu Dhabi campus over the years since it’s inception. Immediate after this report was released, NYU finally released its compliance report for the workers on the campus that disagreed with the coalitions initial report in.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waves to the graduates as he makes his way to the stage.

NYU’s Class of 2018 Shines Through the Showers at 186th Commencement

The Class of 2018 wouldn't the rain stop them from graduating in Yankee Stadium. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NYU President Andrew Hamilton rounded out the ceremony with remarks of promise for the graduating class.
President Andrew Hamilton addresses graduates and their families at the College of Global Public Health commencement ceremony held in The Town Hall in midtown.

College of Global Public Health Commencement ’18

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large May 15, 2018

Bagpipes blared as 350 students graduating from the College of Global Public Health’s undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programs filed into The Town Hall in midtown Manhattan...

NYU President Hamilton speaking at the welcome reception for the students from Puerto Rico on January 25th, 2018. A number of these students are now asking Hamilton to extend the program.

NYU Denies Visiting Puerto Rican Students Additional Semester

Natalie Chinn and Yasmin Gulec May 2, 2018
President Andrew Hamilton responded to HMAP Students Initiative's request to continue HMAP for an additional semester.
NYU President Hamilton speaking at the welcome reception for the students from Puerto Rico on January 25th, 2018. A number of these students are now asking Hamilton to extend the program.

Visiting Students from Puerto Rico Ask Hamilton to Extend Program

Natalie Chinn, Yasmin Gulec and Pamela Jew April 27, 2018
HMAP Students Initiative published a letter early this morning calling for President Andrew Hamilton to extend the Hurricane Maria Assistance Program for an additional semester.
SLAM and NYU Divest protestors occupied Kimmel overnight on the night of April 9 — and for as long as it takes for their demands heard. With sleeping bags and supplies, they appear to be prepared for the long night ahead.

105 Professors Express ‘Grave Concern’ Over Administration’s Treatment of Student Activists

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 15, 2018
92 professors came out and and expressed 'grave concerns' over threats issued to SLAM and Divest protestors by NYU.
Students Are Shouting, Trustees Need to Listen

Students Are Shouting, Trustees Need to Listen

WSN Editorial Board April 2, 2018

Victor Wu This past week has been a whirlwind for members of the student groups, NYU Student Labor Action Movement and NYU Divest, who have made headlines with their week of activism....

Carol Shoshkes Reiss is a co-organizer of March for Science New York City 2018. She is a professor of Biology, Neural Science, and Global Public Health at NYU, and the co-director of the NYU Science Training Enhancement Program (STEP).

NYU Leads March for Science

Natalie Chinn, Deputy Features Editor April 2, 2018
This year, NYU is organizing the March for Science New York, which will take place on April 14.