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

Washington Square News

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Students for climate justice: The intersection between academics and activism

Three student activists shared their individual approaches to advancing public engagement about climate justice.
Polina Belova and Teresa Mo December 14, 2023

The United States has reportedly seen record-breaking climate disasters in the last year, with the National Centers for Environmental Information reporting 25 confirmed weather...

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Beyond NYU: Betting on building healthy habits

Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. CAS senior Tiffany Lee shares how a habit-building app — developed alongside a Tandon graduate student and an NYU Abu Dhabi alum — allows users to bet on their own success.
Abby Wilson, News Editor September 16, 2022

Tiffany Lee, a CAS senior, used to be a chronic procrastinator. She tried YouTube videos, self help books, podcasts and apps to tackle her time management problem, but nothing...

Veterans Future Lab - one of the Future Labs set up by NYU Tandon. (via NYU Tandon)

Tandon Program to Offer Free Housing for Veteran Entrepreneurs

Tandon’s Future Labs is providing free housing and other support for veterans trying to start their own businesses.
Bethany Allard, Staff Writer February 7, 2019

NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s Future Labs has been helping veteran entrepreneurs grow their businesses for the last four years. Now, the program is offering veterans free...

Stern MBA students talk with venture startup founders at the Creative Destruction Lab during NYC Interview Day, which took place this past September.  (Courtesy of NYU Photo Lab)

Stern Opens the Country’s First Creative Destruction Lab

Stern is hoping to spur entrepreneurship with the introduction of a Creative Destruction Lab. Yes, you heard that right.
Sarah Jackson, News Editor October 11, 2018

The Stern School of Business opened the Creative Destruction Lab-New York City, shortened to CDL-NYC, a program designed to help startups get to market, this semester. It is the...

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.
NYU Tandon is home to a new Future Labs incubator, aiming to help tech startups transform into successful companies.

Tandon’s Future Labs Supports Tech Startups

Natalie Chinn, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
NYU Tandon's Future Labs is a private-public startup incubator that nurtures tech startups for two years.

Aneesh Ashutosh

From Clubs to Communities
Grace Halio, Editor-at-Large March 23, 2017

On a busy day, you should consider yourself lucky if you can catch Aneesh Ashutosh, a CAS sophomore, on a midday coffee break — you’re more likely to find him in the Leslie...

The second graduating class of the Veteran Entrepreneur Training program along with faculty members.

Four Start-Ups Emerge From Tandon’s Veterans Entrepreneur Program

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 21, 2016
NYU's Veteran Entrepreneur Training Program graduated its second group of participants, creating 4 companies total.
Women’s businesses flourish in East Village

Women’s businesses flourish in East Village

Dhriti Tandon, Staff Writer March 9, 2015
A feature on some of the many women-owned businesses in the East Village in honor of Women’s History Month (March).
Clive Davis festival to showcase musical entrepreneurs

Clive Davis festival to showcase musical entrepreneurs

April 7, 2014
The Clive Davis Institute will host a one day festival called RECESS for students to learn more about the music industry.
[VIDEO] WSN interviews Jeff Dachis at NYUEF

[VIDEO] WSN interviews Jeff Dachis at NYUEF

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 4, 2014
Dachis discusses his time at NYU and the success of his company.
Entrepreneurs Festival celebrates student work, provides industry advice

Entrepreneurs Festival celebrates student work, provides industry advice

Kavish Harjai, Kavish Harjai March 3, 2014
The festival featured a number of speakers, panels and workshops geared towards celebrating entrepreneurship.