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

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Libby Edelman is the first of three keynote speakers to be announced for the NYU Entrepreneurs Festival.

Libby Edelman Announced as First Entrepreneurs Festival Keynote Speaker

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 12, 2016
NYU Entrepreneurs Festival has announced one of their keynote speakers for this year's student-organized entrepreneurial event.
Frank Rimalovski, Director of the Mark and Debra Leslie Entrepreneurs Lab, introduces NYU’s newest entrepreneurship initiative, the Blackstone Launchpad.

Blackstone LaunchPad Caters to NYU Entrepreneurs

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer February 3, 2016
The Leslie eLab hosted the kickoff event for Blackstone Launchpad, an entrepreneurship program which helps support and develop students' start ups at any stage of growth.
NYU's first Healthcare Innovation Makerthon Conference was held this weekend and was a collaboration between the NYU School of Medicine and the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute.

NYU to host first healthcare makerthon over weekend

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
NYU is kicking off it's first Healthcare Innovation Makerthon this weekend to find solutions to the biggest problems in healthcare today.
Tandon senior Yasir Ali was was a finalist and Audience Choice Award winner at the 2014-2015 NYU Entrepreneur Challenge.

Student app manages wait times in hospitals

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor October 13, 2015
NYU student's new app, born from NYU's Entrepreneurs Challenge, helps organize wait times at emergency rooms, making them run smoother.

Airbnb CEO talks his roots, entrepreneurial success

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer October 8, 2015
NYU and Newsweek partner up to interview Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky.
NYU’s new LaGuardia co-op, opening Oct. 5, is similar to the E-Lab, providing a place for people to bring startup ideas.

LaGuardia Co-op offers updated tech, classroom space

Greta Chevance, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015
The LaGuradia Co-op is set to open next week as a new technology hub for students and faculty.
Risa Cohn (left) speaks to audience about her experience with entrepreneurship and WoE.

NYU among top startup schools for women

Ludovica Grieco, Contributing Writer September 30, 2015
NYU was ranked as a Top 10 university for female startup founders.
Participants of the 2015 Entrepreneurial Challenge compete against each others for the opportunity to win up to $200 thousand.

Entrepreneurial challenge welcomes participants of all backgrounds

Ramsee Chand, Contributing Writer September 16, 2015
Hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs from NYU’s student, alumni and faculty communities in Paulson Auditorium gather hear about this year’s Entrepreneurs Challenge.
Leslie eLab, located at 16 Washington Place, is where NYU students who work to combat food insecurity Skype their counterparts at other universities. (Photo by Calvin Falk)

eLab reflects on first year

Tegan Mosugu, Contributing Writer September 14, 2015
The Leslie eLab celebrates its first year in existence and plans on continuing to develop innovative startup companies.
Veteran Entrepreneur Training program graduates first class

Veteran Entrepreneur Training program graduates first class

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor August 28, 2015
The first Veteran Entrepreneur Training Program class graduated from the Polytechnic School of Engineering.
Eric Stromberg, CEO and co-founder of Oyster, speaks with students during the CEO Exclusive of Tech@NYU’s Startup Week. Stromberg was featured in Forbes’ 30 under 30.

Startup Week highlights technology, design at NYU

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer April 8, 2015
This week is Tech@NYU's Startup Week, which brings innovators in NYC tech to NYU students.
Entrepreneurs Festival draws NYU innovators

Entrepreneurs Festival draws NYU innovators

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 9, 2015
The 4th annual NYU Entrepreneurs Festival took place this weekend.