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The Stern School of Business on Gould Plaza is located at the southeast corner of Washington Square. A Stern study away program will be cancelled. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Future uncertain for Stern study abroad

The Stern administration is reviewing its global study away programs. Students hope that the programs will continue after the pandemic and that the school will make up for study abroad opportunities missed due to the pandemic.
Saurabh Kumar, Staff Writer May 3, 2021

Robert Whitelaw, the vice dean for the undergraduate college at the Stern School of Business, discussed in a March 26 email the pandemic’s disruption of Stern’s Global Pillar...

During the STEM 2020 summit, Speaker Dr. Yasmine Ndassa delivered the keynote address. She spoke on transferring her skills from molecular biophysics to business analytics and her personal journey as a woman in STEM. (Photo by Min Ji Kim)

STEM Women Seek to Inspire the Next Generation at NYU

Two STEM professors spoke to female Tandon students about their careers and passions in STEM fields.
Min Ji Kim, Contributing Writer March 6, 2020

NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s Office of Student Affairs held its annual Women in STEM Summit on Thursday, March 5 in hopes of inspiring young women to pursue the fields...

Located on West 4th Street, the Leonard N. Stern School of Business is the business school of New York University. Stern recently received a STEM designation to help out international MBA students.(Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Stern MBA Program is Designated STEM

NYU Stern’s MBA program has received a STEM designation, which will allow international students to work in the United States for longer after graduating.
Emily Mason, News Editor February 10, 2020

NYU Stern’s MBA program received a STEM designation, increasing the program’s appeal for international students by allowing them to work in the U.S. for more time after graduation. STEM...

Bill Tsai is a graduate of NYU Stern who came under fire earlier this year for his participation in insider trading. (Via LinkedIn)

Stern Alumnus Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading

Former Stern Student Council President Bill Tsai, who was charged with insider trading this summer, pleaded guilty to the offense.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor November 11, 2019

One year after graduating, Stern alumnus Bill Tsai was arrested for leveraging his position at an investment bank to illegally make almost $100,000 off the stock market — something...

An NYU graduate, wearing his violet gown and a 2019 commencement cap, talks on the phone and waves the commencement program which he has folded into a fan. (Photo by Julia McNeill)

NYU’s Class of 2019 Graduates With a Challenge to Foster Unity

A sea of violet gowns replaced the white and navy pinstripes that typically fill Yankee Stadium. On Wednesday morning, NYU held its 187th Commencement ceremony for the class of...

A panoramic view of Hollywood, Los Angeles. NYU President Andrew Hamilton has announced that the university will be expanding its presence in Los Angeles. (Photo by Alex Domb)

Steinhardt Sets Sights on LA

With NYU looking to expand in LA, Steinhardt students now hope to take advantage of new opportunities in the City of Angels.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 19, 2018
With NYU looking to expand in LA, Steinhardt students now hope to take advantage of new opportunities in the City of Angels.
Paul Romer, a professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Professor Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

Paul Romer was honored for his work in "integrating technological innovations into long-run macroeconomic analysis."
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor October 8, 2018
Professor of Economics Paul Romer won the Nobel Prize in Economics on Monday — the first to win such an award in seven years.
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.

“All Muslims Are Terrorists”

Rannen Khalil, Guest Editorial April 30, 2018
An NYU student recounts her experiences with Islamophobia at Leonard N. Stern School of Business.
A Response to Your Letter in Support of Minority Students at NYU Stern

A Response to Your Letter in Support of Minority Students at NYU Stern

NYU Stern Undergraduate College Leadership writes a letter to the NYU Student Senators Council about the university's efforts to combat islamophobia and discrimination within the business school.
Elitist Policies Surrounding Stern

Elitist Policies Surrounding Stern

Victor Porcelli, Deputy Opinion Editor April 23, 2018
Elitism in the Stern School of Business should not be ignored. This attitude allows for toxic superiority culture.
FBA Co-Presidents Chish Malata and Sam Chow pose after the show. They received flowers for being two of the graduating seniors in the club.

FBA’s Spring Fashion Fumble

Amanda Burkett, Violet Vision Editor April 23, 2018
Take a look at the annual Spring Fashion Show hosted by the NYU Fashion Business Association.
The NYU Stern Rugby team for Spring 2017.

This Club Means Business

Warner Radliff, Staff Writer February 26, 2018
An inside look at NYU's Stern Club Rugby team.