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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

On Sept. 28, NYU’s Office of Global Inclusion held a community update webinar. During the event, OGI outlined its plans for each of its six initiatives: Disability Inclusive Culture, the Center for Multicultural Education & Programs, the LGBTQ+ Center, Global Faculty Engagement, Global Leadership and Strategic Innovation & Partnerships. (Photo by Lauren Sanchez)

Office of Global Inclusion announces new plans to advance diversity and inclusion

In a Sept. 28 webinar, the OGI shared inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity and access initiatives for the 2021-22 academic year.
Joyce Li, Contributing Writer October 4, 2021

NYU’s Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation announced plans to increase accountability, promote collective action, and advance inclusion, diversity,...

The logo of NYU's Student Government. (Courtesy of NYU Student Government)

Plaque Honoring Black and Brown Coalition to be Installed in CMEP Lounge

The SGA Diversity Committee has been working to put up a plaque in the CMEP lounge to honor the group that fought for its creation.
Emily Mason, Deputy News Editor April 2, 2019

In 2015, members of the Black and Brown Coalition worked to establish a lounge for students of color on the eighth floor of the Kimmel Center for University Life. About one year...

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Anesu Nyatanga | Love Actionably

Natalie Chinn, Culture Editor December 6, 2018

As members of SHADES trickle into the LGBTQ Center’s lounge for their biweekly meeting, Anesu Nyatanga invites them to grab an empanada and make themselves comfortable in...

A new mentorship program called FOCUS helps first-generation students of color adjust to NYU.

First-Generation Students Thrive Under FOCUS Program

Belle Lu, Contributing Writer September 27, 2018
The FOCUS mentorship is an important resource for first-gen students of color. Read more about it here.
CMEP recently brought in a new therapist for the NYU public. Dr. Jonathan McClain wants to provide a place for students to feel comfortable discussing their identity.

CMEP’s New Therapist Adds to Its Wealth of Student Resources

The Center for Multicultural Education and Programs offers health and academic services for students of various social identities.
Alesha Bradford, Contributing Writer September 14, 2017
The Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP) offers health and academic services for students of various social identities—including HIV testing and a 24-hour bias response line.
CMEP recently brought in a new therapist for the NYU public. Dr. Jonathan McClain wants to provide a place for students to feel comfortable discussing their identity.

CMEP Welcomes NYU Students Home

Natalie Chinn, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
The NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs provides a welcoming space for students of color on campus. Unique programming and open dialogues, like this semester's new series "CMEP in the City," help students feel at home on campus and in New York City.
NYU Leadership Initiative Bridges a Gap

NYU Leadership Initiative Bridges a Gap

Connor Borden, Staff Writer October 23, 2016
The NYU Leadership Initiative is an institution here on campus whose aim is to create a network among students who have a commitment to improving the world around them.
CMEP, located on eighth floor Kimmel, is frustrated with NYU's use of diversity as a buzzword.

NYU’s Diversion from Diversity

Sayer Devlin, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016

For a university in and of the city, NYU’s student body diversity does not accurately represent the surrounding demographics. Black and African American people make up 26 percent...

The diversity conversation was sparked in a big way last fall with a Diversity and Inclusion Forum in Coles.

NYU addresses concerns about the inclusion of students of color

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 19, 2015
An email sent to the NYU community on Thursday announced plans to expand CMEP and improve the diversity training program.
Letter from the Editor: NYU's Diversity and Inclusion Forum

Letter from the Editor: NYU’s Diversity and Inclusion Forum

Valentina Bojanini, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2015

Dear Readers, Over the past several weeks, there has been a marked increase in discussions about racial tension on college campuses. From Mizzou to Yale and all over the country,...

Admins weigh racial privilege

Monica Millay, Contributing Writer December 1, 2014
White Administrators Talk Race provides a space for white administrators to delve into and develop appropriate responses to racialized topics, such as the actions in Ferguson, Missouri.