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

Washington Square News

The exterior of N.Y.U. Langone’s Tisch Hospital and the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion.

NYU to help create center for diabetes research with $13 million grant

The center, which will focus on diabetes research tailored toward marginalized communities, will begin its programs this coming fall.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor February 7, 2024

NYU Langone Health received a $13 million grant to create a national center for Type 2 diabetes research alongside two other institutions, which will be “the first of its kind.”...

The entrance to a building at a street corner. The signage indicates that the building is N.Y.U.’s Grossman School of Medicine.

Grossman receives $2 million grant to support addiction prevention services

The funding, which is from the New York state Office of Addiction Services and Supports, will go toward addiction and prevention services at the Grossman School of Medicine.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor September 15, 2023

The New York state Office of Addiction Services and Supports is awarding a $2 million grant to the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which will provide funding for a two-year addiction...

The dean of N.Y.U.’s Tandon School of Engineering, Jelena Kovačević, speaking into a microphone on a stage. Two people are sitting next to her on either side.

Tandon dean to step down next year

Jelena Kovačević, the dean of the Tandon School of Engineering, announced on Tuesday that she will step down from her role in the 2024 academic year.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor May 3, 2023

The dean of NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, Jelena Kovačević, will step down from her role in August of next year. After taking a sabbatical, she will return to the school...

Text reading “N.Y.U. Arthur L. Carter JOURNALISM INSTITUTE” on a white wall with a window above it.

Recipient of $12,500 NYU journalism award will report on climate crisis

Adam Willis, a reporter for the local news nonprofit The Baltimore Banner, received NYU’s Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award.
Ania Keenan, Features Editor April 25, 2023

NYU’s journalism institute has named Adam Willis, a city government reporter for nonprofit news website The Baltimore Banner, as the ninth recipient of its prestigious Matthew...

An illustration of a person sitting in front of a desk with their head resting on the table. They are looking at a screen with the word “rejected” written in red. On the left side of the desk is an empty jar labeled “savings.” There is a large stack of papers under the desk with a large potted plant to the right.

Opinion: NYU needs to create more work-study jobs

Receiving a work-study grant can mean very little if there are no jobs to use it on.
Nikkala Kovacevik, Deputy Opinion Editor February 9, 2023

When I was applying to college, I was keenly aware of just how much financial aid would affect where I would attend. My ability to be at NYU in the first place was largely contingent...

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NYU to Lobby State Legislature for Increased Tuition Funding

The Office of Government Affairs continues to push legislatures to provide greater funding for students’ tuition, grants and more.
Alexandria Johnson, Staff Writer February 20, 2019

NYU — which is often criticized for its high tuition and shortage of financial aid — will be lobbying at the state level to increase tuition programs. The Office of Government...

Ron Chernow, author of "Alexander Hamilton” and “Washington: A Life" among other bestsellers, talked to Chris Hayes in a book talk hosted by the PEN World Voices Festival on 22 Apr. 2018 at the Cooper Union.

Ron Chernow Explores ‘Grant’ at PEN World Voices

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor April 23, 2018
Acclaimed biographer Ron Chernow sat down with MSNBC host Chris Hayes at PEN World Voices Festival this past Sunday to discuss the book “Grant.”
Left to right: Afonso Bandeira, Joan Bruna Estrach, Tianning Diao, and Miranda Holmes-Cerfon.

Four NYU Faculty Members Receive Sloan Foundation Research Fellowships

Louise Choi, Staff Writer February 28, 2018
The fellows will each receive $65,000 in support of future research.
NYU alumnus and freelance journalist Jaeah Lee was honored with a prize of $100,000 from the Heising-Simons-Foundation.

NYU Alumna Wins $100,000 Journalism Prize

Sophie Brach, Staff Writer February 1, 2018
The Heising-Simons Foundation awards $100,000 to NYU alumna and freelance journalist Jaeah Lee.
NYU men’s soccer goalie Grant Engels, a junior in CAS, has been awarded UAA Player of the Week.

Grant Engel of Men’s Soccer Earns UAA Player of the Week

Nalani Ogawa, Contributing Writer November 6, 2017
Goalkeeper Grant Engel has been a standout for the Violets this season.
The NYU College of Dentistry has received two grants totaling approximately $3.7 million. The grants, led by Dr. Yu Zhang, will allow the department to develop new ceramic materials for dental restorations.

NYU Dentistry Wins $3.7 Million

Alex Domb, Staff Writer October 16, 2017
NYU College of Dentistry has received two grants totaling approximately $3.7 million.
Steinhardt received NSF grants for research in STEM fields and educational development.

National Science Foundation Grants NYU Steinhardt $4 Million in Grants

Alexandra Solovyeva, Contributing Writer September 12, 2017
NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development receive NSF grants for STEM research and educational development.