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Recipient of $12,500 NYU journalism award will report on climate crisis

Adam Willis, a reporter for the local news nonprofit The Baltimore Banner, received NYU’s Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award.

Ania Keenan, Features Editor • April 25, 2023

NYU’s journalism institute has named Adam Willis, a city government reporter for nonprofit news website The Baltimore Banner, as the ninth recipient of its prestigious Matthew...

Tandon Professor Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Tandon Distinguished Industry Professor Thomas L. Marzetta was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his groundbreaking work in wireless technology and professorship.

Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor • February 18, 2020

Thomas L. Marzetta’s father always hoped he would be a doctor, but instead, Marzetta found himself teaching engineering 40 years later. This month, his work in the field earned...

After 24 Years, NYU Athletic Director Will Step Down

Christopher Bledsoe will continue in his role until Aug. 31, 2020. During his tenure, NYU won three national championships and 37 conference championships.

Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor • December 13, 2019

Director of Athletics and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Christopher Bledsoe will step down from his roles in August after 24 years of service, it was announced on...

Off-Third: Happy Alumni Weekend From Oliver Stone

Just one of the many problematic filmmakers to pass through the halls of this university.

Abby Hofstetter, Opinion Editor • November 1, 2019

Happy Alumni Weekend from Off-Third, WSN’s satire section. Try not to take us too seriously. I’d been nervous to interview Oliver Stone. To call the Tisch alumnus multifaceted...

Community Reflects on NYU Hall of Famer Cal Ramsey’s Passing

Larger-than-life New York City basketball great Cal Ramsey passed away on Monday.

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor • March 27, 2019

Calvin “Cal” Ramsey, NYU Hall of Famer, former New York Knicks player and longtime broadcaster, passed away on Monday at the age of 81. Ramsey died of cardiac arrest at...