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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

Steinhardt flags fly above its Washington Square East building. (Staff Photo by Alana Beyer)

Board of Trustees Continues Investigation into Steinhardt, Does Not Specify a Timeframe

As the Board of Trustees continues to investigate one of its members, Michael Steinhardt, it is unclear when the investigation will end or if changing the name of the Steinhardt school is a possibility.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor April 22, 2019

NYU’s Board of Trustees launched an investigation after seven women in Jewish philanthropic organizations claimed Michael Steinhardt — the namesake of the Steinhardt School...

Steinhardt flags fly above its Washington Square East building. (Staff Photo by Alana Beyer)

No Protests Held for Steinhardt Name Change, Despite Student Support

After Michael Steinhardt was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women, students question having a school named after him.
Bethany Allard, Staff Writer April 4, 2019

Students have voiced support for changing the name of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development after seven women accused Michael Steinhardt — the school’s...

Steinhardt flags fly above its Washington Square East building. (Staff Photo by Alana Beyer)

Namesake of Steinhardt Accused of Sexual Harassment

Michael Steinhardt, who the Steinhardt school is named for, was accused of repeated patterns of sexual harassment in an article published in The New York Times.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor March 25, 2019

Philanthropist and billionaire Michael Steinhardt — the namesake of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development — was accused of sexual harassment by...