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

Washington Square News

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NYU Abu Dhabi students raise concerns over alleged dress code

Some students at NYU Abu Dhabi are criticizing what they say are policies regarding cross-dressing on campus. The university has denied that a dress code exists at the site, but said it must comply with Emirati law in its operations.
Krish Dev and Stephanie Sun November 14, 2023

An alleged dress code at NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus has confused and frustrated students, who feel they were not properly informed of conduct expectations at the site. The university...

Faculty from the journalism department and Gallatin have asked colleagues to consider resisting from teaching at NYUAD until Hamilton addresses issues of academic freedom.

Another NYU Professor Comes Forward with Claims of Discrimination at NYUAD

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor October 10, 2017
More claims surface of religious discrimination at NYU Abu Dhabi.
courtesy of the Gazelle

From the Emirates: NYUAD holds Biiah conference on environmental protection

Julia Saubier, The Gazelle Staff Writer April 28, 2014
Environmentalists in Abu Dhabi gathered at the NYUAD campus for Biiah 2014, a climate change youth conference hosted by NYUAD's environmental advocacy Student Interest Group, Ecoherence.