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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

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Steinhardt welcomes tango couple, disability studies writer as scholars-in-residence

Writer Georgina Kleege and dancers Leonardo and Olga Suarez Paz joined the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development’s scholars-in-residence program, which invites artists, academics and other thinkers to share their expertise with the community.
Lihi Shoshani, Contributing Writer October 5, 2022

Tango artists Leonardo and Olga Suarez Paz and author Georgina Kleege were chosen as this year's Dean's Scholars-in-Residence at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and...

Judith Heumann waves to the crowd while on stage after delivering remarks during NYU's commencement ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021. NYU graduates and administrators cheer and clap their hands behind her. The backdrop of the stage is several NYU school flags.

Judith Heumann to NYU grads: ‘Disability is difference. It is not deficiency.’

Judith Heumann spoke about COVID-19 and disability activism at the combined commencement ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021. The in-person commencement ceremonies for these classes were canceled due to the pandemic.
Rachel Fadem, Features Editor May 20, 2022

Disability rights activist Judith Heumann addressed NYU’s classes of 2020 and 2021 at the university’s 189th commencement ceremony after she received an honorary Doctor of...