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

Washington Square News

The outside entrance of N.Y.U Langone Health’s main campus with a road sign in front of the modern building with a glass facade.

NYU Langone ranks No. 1 in leadership and ambulatory care

NYU Langone jumped four spots for quality leadership and has held the top spot in ambulatory care since last year, according to new rankings.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor September 22, 2022

NYU Langone Health is No. 1 in outpatient care and quality leadership, according to new healthcare rankings that were released on Thursday, Sept. 22. The updated numbers, determined...

The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy was devastating for many. (via flickr.com)

NYU Loses Lawsuit to Insurer Over Flood Damage Caused By Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy caused damage to NYU School of Medicine and NYU Langone. After years of litigation, NYU plans to appeal a lawsuit requesting more money from the insurer for the damages.
Lachlan Hyatt, Staff Writer April 5, 2019

NYU plans to appeal a recent lawsuit between the university and its insurer, FM Global, regarding payments for the damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. The Southern District Court...

Baby Boomer Weed Use Booms

Baby Boomer Weed Use Booms

Deets Sharma, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
An NYU study shows that a lot of baby boomers smoke the devil's lettuce (marijuana).
Facebook is partnering with NYU Langone.

Unlikely Friends: NYU and Facebook Tackle MRI Research

Kristina Hayhurst, News Editor September 4, 2018
Facebook and NYU School of Medicine are collaborating to improve MRI scans using AI.
The NYU Langone Medical Center, located on First Avenue. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Free Med School Ignites Supporters, Skeptics

Langone hopes the move will drive doctors to less lucrative positions, but critics question effectiveness.
Alex Domb and Kristina Hayhurst September 4, 2018
Langone hopes the move will drive doctors to less lucrative positions, but critics question effectiveness.
A boy jumps while holding his two guardians' hands in Washington Square Park, the location .

What You Missed Over Break

Kristina Hayhurst and Alex Domb August 26, 2018
A recap of all the news you may have missed this summer.
Flu Shots Should be Contagious

Flu Shots Should be Contagious

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor February 5, 2018
Despite low efficiency of this year's flu vaccine, NYU should require that all students, faculty and staff receive a flu shot each year. Marginal protection is better than not having any protection at all.
Lenore Tiefer, a
NYU School of Medicine psychiatry professor, was fired for not receiving her annual flu shot. At NYU Langone Medical Center, the influenza shot is important for patient safety.

Flu Shot-Free Professor Fired

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor May 1, 2017
A professor from NYU's School of Medicine was fired because she did not receive a flu shot.
NYU Langone's new data program has students learning how to interpret data rather than just diagnosing patients using public domain data provided by the New York State Department of Health, Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System.

School of Medicine introduces big data training

Greta Chevance, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
The School of Medicine's new "big data" program encourages medical students to analyze all the available data at their fingertips.
NYU's first Healthcare Innovation Makerthon Conference was held this weekend and was a collaboration between the NYU School of Medicine and the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute.

NYU to host first healthcare makerthon over weekend

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
NYU is kicking off it's first Healthcare Innovation Makerthon this weekend to find solutions to the biggest problems in healthcare today.
Dr. Sacks was professor of Neurology at NYU School of Medicine.

In Memoriam: Oliver Sacks

Alex Bazeley, News Editor September 7, 2015
Oliver Sacks, famed neurologist and acclaimed author, passed away at 82 last week.
Medical school professors file lawsuit over paycut

Medical school professors file lawsuit over paycut

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor August 24, 2014
After salary reductions, Professors Marie Monaco and Herbert Samuels filed a lawsuit against NYU and the medical school.