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The Unsung Struggle of Liberal Studies

“Oh, that’s cool … Remind me, what is it?”

Sophia Di Iorio, Creative Director • November 11, 2019

When you’re a first-year in Liberal Studies, icebreakers are a depressing affair. Between the standard questions (“Where are you from?” or “How do you like New York?”),...

Wait Two Years, Then Start Your Major

Current and former students share their thoughts about the Liberal Studies curriculum.

Anna de la Rosa, Deputy Culture Editor • January 28, 2019

The Liberal Studies Program is unlike any other school at NYU. With its core curriculum, small class sizes and separate advising program, LS students experience a unique education...

Liberate NYU Liberal Studies

WSN Editorial Board • February 12, 2018

NYU Student Senators Council pushes for recognition of Liberal Studies as separate from the College of Arts and Sciences during a University Senate meeting. We want to see LS represented as its own school throughout the university as a whole.

‘Deplorable’ NYU Professor Sues University, Colleagues for Defamation

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor • January 29, 2018

Self-proclaimed "deplorable" LS professor Michael Rectenwald is suing NYU and four professors for defamation. The basis of the suit is a series of department-wide emails from last May, in which he was called a racist and sexist, among other things.

LS Continues Search for New Dean – With a Twist

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor • March 9, 2017

The search for the new LS Dean after current Dean Fred Schwarzbach stepped down in September 2016 has been whittled down to three candidates. The search process has increasingly sought student input for a more inclusive approach.

Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

WSN Editorial Board • October 31, 2016

Rectenwald’s conduct was inappropriate, but the school’s rash decision to put him on ice has potentially far-reaching consequences.

On the Job: Brandon Warrick

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer • December 4, 2015

Liberal Studies sophomore Brandon Warrick talks working at an antique shop in Bushwick.

The musician’s guide to scoring the gig

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer • October 7, 2015

Tips on how to land a gig for aspiring artists from fellow students.

Non-tenure-track faculty vying for voice in university

September 30, 2013

On Thursday evening, non-tenure-track faculty from all schools at NYU convened in their first attempt to organize themselves. They are working to become apart of the university's decision-making process.

WSN Interviews: Five Student Council Presidents

September 17, 2013

Watch the first two videos in our three-part series covering the newest student council leaders. First, meet Tisch's Anderson Heinz and LSP's Rohit Mittal.

LSP renames award in honor of José Vázquez

April 15, 2013

To keep his legacy alive, LSP created the José Vázquez Award for Teaching Excellence.