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NYU’s Oklahoma venture to host students starting spring break

The university’s recently announced social impact program in Tulsa, Oklahoma will house community service-oriented programs and internship opportunities in the coming months.

Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • January 30, 2024

NYU’s recently announced study away location in Tulsa, Oklahoma will be open to students during the coming spring break for a service program, with two internship programs planned...

Q&A: Craigslist founder talks pigeons and saving democracy

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark sat down with WSN to talk about his philanthropic work in supporting the press.

Charles Roth-Douquet, Contributing Writer • December 12, 2022

Craig Newmark is a man of many trades. He’s the founder of Craigslist, a philanthropist and an avid birder. Newmark has a long history with philanthropy and has been supporting...

Think of Coffee With a Cause

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer • April 30, 2018

Think Coffee is known for its emphasis on making change one coffee at a time. We asked Noah Welch, Director of Coffee and International Projects, to take us through the project.

Alex Smith

The Ambidextrous Academic

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large • March 8, 2018

Alex Smith can’t tie himself down to just one passion. Instead, he plays the field, trying his hand at whatever piques his interest at the time, immersing himself in all he does. The...

NBA Leads the Way in Social Justice

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer • January 22, 2018

Brendan Duggan gives insight into the NBA's history of social justice and philanthropy.

The Names Behind NYU’s Buildings

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer • February 29, 2016

A look at the namesakes behind some of NYU's most well-known buildings and programs.