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Two slices of bread lay on top of a transparent, square, glass plate. Bite-sized servings of various types of Ethiopian stew are spread across the bread, as a tasting platter. A glass of a pink drink sits next to the plate.

Ras Plant Based serves Ethiopian authenticity with a plant-based spin

This Crown Heights eatery co-owned by an NYU alum offers vegetarian takes on traditional Ethiopian classics.
Timothy Fraher, Contributing Writer November 2, 2022

In a world dominated by fine dining experiences and French-brigade regimentation, the ability to dig in with your hands and take a palmful of salty, savory puree is comforting...

NYU Alum April Franzino is the Beauty Director of Good Housekeeping Magazine. (Photo from Pixabay)

Beauty and Barrymore — How This NYU Alum Made It Big

This NYU alumna is living out her dream as a Beauty Director at Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day and Prevention magazines.
Marielle Marlys, Staff Writer February 6, 2020

It’s not every day that one gets to dine alongside Drew Barrymore while overlooking the New York City skyline. But for April Franzino, an NYU alumna and the current Beauty Director...

2009 NYU Law graduate Jason Spindler.

NYU Graduate Killed In Kenya Terrorist Attack

A terrorist attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi resulted in the death of over a dozen people, including an NYU alumnus.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor January 20, 2019
A terrorist attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi resulted in the death of over a dozen people, including an NYU alumnus.
NYU alum John Keene recently was awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant. (Courtesy of John Keene)

CAS Alumnus Awarded Genius Grant

Mansee Khurana, Staff Writer October 22, 2018
NYU Alumnus, John Keene, receives MacArthur Grant.
NYU alumnus Evan R. Chesler (A.B ‘70, School of Law ‘75) is Cravath, Swaine, & Moore LLP’s chairman.

NYU Alumnus Shares His Steps to Success

Tyiana Combs, Contributing Writer April 16, 2018
Hear what this NYC lawyer has to say about building a successful career.
De Blasio Endorses SLAM, Discusses Racist Statues, Does Not Take Questions

De Blasio Endorses SLAM, Discusses Racist Statues, Does Not Take Questions

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor September 26, 2017
Mayor Bill de Blasio visited his old Weinstein dorm room. During his visit, he said he would consider taking down certain statues and supported SLAM's objective of getting a student on NYU's Board of Trustees.
Tyehimba Jess, left, won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry for his “Olio.” Surya Mattu, center, and Micki McElya, right, were finalists for explanatory reporting and general nonfiction, respectively.

NYU Alumnus Tyehimba Jess Wins Pulitzer Prize

Mack Degeurin, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
An alumnus of NYU’s Creative Writing program won a Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
NYU law students sent a letter to their former classmate, Jared Kushner, to remind him of the power he has to change the country for the better.

NYU Law Classmates Appeal to Alum Jared Kushner

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
Presidential Senior Advisor and NYU alumnus Jared Kushner's law classmates wrote a letter to him about his responsibility to make a positive impact on the country.
Childish Gambino proves a multifaceted performer in dual show

Childish Gambino proves a multifaceted performer in dual show

April 3, 2014
"Community" star Donald Glover performed for a diverse crowd at Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday night.
Alum’s documentary explores adolescence

Alum’s documentary explores adolescence

March 12, 2014
NYU alumnus Matt Wolf directs this documentary inspired by Jon Savage's nonfiction book of the same name.
Profile: NYU Alumnus Bill de Blasio, 109th Mayor of New York City

Profile: NYU Alumnus Bill de Blasio, 109th Mayor of New York City

November 5, 2013
A profile of Bill de Blasio, 109th mayor-elect of New York City and NYU alumnus.