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Washington Square News

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

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.
‘Disgraced’ swiftly looks at stereotypes

‘Disgraced’ swiftly looks at stereotypes

Suzanne Egan, Staff Writer November 11, 2014
Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer prize-winning play tackles difficult issues of race and religion with all-star cast.
Professor wins Pulitzer Prize for investigative writing

Professor wins Pulitzer Prize for investigative writing

April 28, 2014
Dan Fagin, an NYU professor of journalism, recently won a Pulitzer Prize for his nonfiction book.