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Hochul says universities could face legal consequences for handling of antisemitism
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told universities in the state, including NYU, that they could lose government funding if they fail to address antisemitism on their campuses.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor
• December 11, 2023
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Pro-Palestinian protesters continue weekslong call for Tel Aviv site shutdown
Members of various student groups took part in a rally at Washington Square Park in solidarity with Palestinians during the ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
Jennifer Wu and John Kim
• December 6, 2023
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GSOC accuses NYU of canceling pro-Palestinian events, criticizes disciplinary action
NYU’s graduate student union claimed the university has targeted students and workers for promoting pro-Palestinian speech in a statement in response to the university’s recent student conduct report.
Adrianna Nehme and Yezen Saadah
• December 5, 2023
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Steinhardt Professor Helps Prepare Rohingya Refugees for Natural Disasters
Environmental Education professor Raul Lejano and his team have created natural disaster prevention programs to educate Rohingya refugees for potential extreme weather events.
Julia Santiago, Staff Writer
• December 4, 2019
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Joint event spotlights genocide, oppression
Natalie Hansford, Contributing Writer
• September 23, 2014
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Reflecting on Rwandan Genocide: 20 years
April 6, 2014
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North Korean crimes constitute genocide
February 26, 2014
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Elie Wiesel, Rwandan president discuss genocide
September 30, 2013
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 12, 2025
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Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor • February 12, 2025
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Steven Wang, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
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Maggie Turner, Deputy Under the Arch Editor • February 12, 2025