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

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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

Angela Amar dressed in black formal attire, surrounded by out-of-focus plants.

NYU’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing appoints new dean

NYU announced that Angela Amar, an accomplished nursing educator, will take over as dean of the university’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing this summer.
Bruna Horvath, Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah April 7, 2023

NYU named Angela Amar, the current dean of the Las Vegas School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, as the next dean of the university’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing on...

The exterior view of a building with three N.Y.U. banners that read “N.Y.U. Meyers”, “N.Y.U. Dentistry” and “N.Y.U. Engineering.”

Nursing students call for end of $150 absence fee

Students in NYU’s nursing program are petitioning to end a policy that charges students a $150 fee when they miss clinical practice sessions, regardless of whether their absence is due to health issues.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor March 23, 2023

NYU nursing students are calling for the university to eliminate a policy that requires them to pay a $150 absence fee for missed clinical practice sessions. A petition started...

A study by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing found a correlation between COVID-19, sleep insufficiency and poor mental health among nurses. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Nurses’ insomnia, anxiety linked to pandemic stress

The group offered strategies for nurses to manage stress after exploring how COVID-19 exacerbated sleep deprivation, depression and anxiety among nurses.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer February 11, 2022

Researchers from a NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing study are calling for immediate action to support nurses during current and future pandemics. The group found increased rates...

NYU and Howard University announced a medical partnership. Each Universitys nursing schools are collaborating in efforts to systemic racism and lack of diversity in nursing.

Howard University and NYU form academic partnership

The two universities’ nursing schools are collaborating on education and research to combat systemic racism and a lack of diversity in healthcare and healthcare careers.
Nina Huang, Staff Writer March 22, 2021

NYU’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing, a predominantly white institution, has established an education and research partnership with Howard University’s College of Nursing and...

KP Mendoza

The Nurse Next Door
Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor March 8, 2018

KP Mendoza starts his Thursdays at 6 a.m. with a shower and a quick breakfast. By 6:30 a.m., the Rory Meyers senior is out of his apartment in Gramercy Green Residence Hall, where...

HUMOR: NYU Nursing Grad Raises Three Beautiful Succulents Instead of Real Kids

HUMOR: NYU Nursing Grad Raises Three Beautiful Succulents Instead of Real Kids

Laura Rubio, Contributing Writer November 28, 2017
It's almost like real motherhood.
Steinhardt student-parent Cindy Pang smiles with her family. Raising children while studying at university presents a world of unique challenges that the common student is blind to.

It Takes The Village to Raise a Baby

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
Although college students think their studies are difficult to manage, the balancing act required to get a university education while simultaneously raising a child can be even more strenuous.
NYU’s College of Nursing student, Nicole Hayashi, interns at the NYU Hospital.

On the Job: Nursing Edition

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer October 5, 2016
Read about the lives of students in the College of Nursing, who get hands-on experience working at local NYC hospitals!
After receiving a donation of $30 million, the College of Nursing will be renamed after Rose Mary “Rory” Meyers and her husband Howard. A majority of the funds will aid nursing students in need.

NYU to Rename Nursing School After $30 Million Donation

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz April 4, 2016
Howard and Rory Meyers donated $30 million to NYU's College of Nursing to be used for scholarships and support.
College of Nursing Commencement

College of Nursing Commencement

Sang Bae May 22, 2015

The 2,750 seats of the New York City Theater were filled with parents, alumni and students waiting for their diplomas on Monday during the College of Nursing’s commencement ceremony....

Rachel Kaplan/WSN

College of Nursing Commencement

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor May 19, 2014
The CEO of the National League of Nursing addressed the class of 2014.
File Photo by Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Older nurses favored over recent graduates for employment

February 5, 2014
A new study conducted by an NYU nursing professor and a SUNY-Buffalo nursing professor found that newly graduated nurses are having a difficult time finding jobs.