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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

NYU's campus in Shanghai, China, founded in 2013. (Photo by Casey Kwon)

First Graduating Class at NYU Shanghai

Adriana Tapia, Staff Writer April 12, 2017
NYU Shanghai will hold its first commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 28. The graduating class of 300 students first enrolled at the Shanghai campus in 2013.
Pharrell Williams to Debut New Song at Commencement

Pharrell Williams to Debut New Song at Commencement

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2017
Pharrell Williams, set to speak at the 2017 all-university commencement, plans to drop a new single during the ceremony.
Melissa Menta, a soccer player, is pursuing a career in sports. Right now, she is a Player Marketing and Hospitality Coordinator under Football Operations for the NFL.

NYU Athletes Post Graduation

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer February 21, 2017
NYU's student-athletes focus both on sports and academics while in school, but after graduation, follow a variety of career paths.
The Delayed Gratification of a Delayed Graduation

The Delayed Gratification of a Delayed Graduation

Dan Weissman October 27, 2016
A recent NYU graduate explains why it took him 54 years to don the purple cap and gown.
184th Commencement Sees Graduates Reflect on the Past, Look to the Future

184th Commencement Sees Graduates Reflect on the Past, Look to the Future

Darren Walker encouraged the students to ask themselves how they can extend the ladder of opportunity to those in need.
Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2016
At NYU's all-university commencement on May 20, thousands of graduates reflected on their achievements and looked at the road ahead.
Quick, Do This Before Graduating!

Quick, Do This Before Graduating!

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
Read about all the classic NYU things you should do before you leave campus for good.
Darren Walker is the president of the Ford Foundation, which works to advance human welfare globally.

Darren Walker Is This Year’s Commencement Speaker. So Who Is He?

Anne Cruz, News Editor March 21, 2016
Darren Walker, the president of Ford Foundation will speak at the 2016 Commencement, but who even is he?
Stern School of Business Commencement

Stern School of Business Commencement

Thomas Devlin May 22, 2015

The Stern School of Business’ class of 2015 came together in Madison Square Garden for the last time during their undergraduate career Thursday. The 639 members of the class...

College of Arts and Science Commencement

College of Arts and Science Commencement

Thomas Devlin, Managing Editor May 22, 2015

The Theater at Madison Square Garden was packed twice on Tuesday for the two commencement ceremonies of the College of Arts and Science. Aside from those in attendance, the two...

Gallatin School of Individualized Study Commencement

Gallatin School of Individualized Study Commencement

Teerin Julsawad May 22, 2015

As they gathered to celebrate at the Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center, Gallatin School of Individualized Study graduates were reminded of the global issues that await them after...

Global Liberal Studies Commencement 

Global Liberal Studies Commencement 

Emily Bell, Blogs Editor May 22, 2015

Though they traveled and studied all over the world during their time at NYU, members of the Global Liberal Studies class of 2015 gathered near Washington Square to celebrate on...

Polytechnic School of Engineering Commencement

Polytechnic School of Engineering Commencement

Audrey Deng May 22, 2015

The Barclays Center filled with the purple and silver-accented robes of Polytechnic School of Engineering students as their 160th Commencement Ceremony began on Thursday morning....