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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

NYU College of Dentistry is located at 345 E. 24th Street. Recently, the schools student organizations have created a newsletter addressing racism on campus. (Photo by Min Ji Kim)

NYU Dentistry Creates Task Force After Students Raise Concerns

In response to a newsletter addressing racism at NYU's College of Dentistry, the new Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion aims to address these problems. Concerned community members feel anti-racist actions should be taken in addition to properly address ongoing issues within the College of Dentistry.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor Sep 4, 2020

As the country continues to focus on the persistence of racial inequality, NYU College of Dentistry’s Dean Charles Bertolami created a task force to address and uphold a culture...

The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at NYU found that suicide attempts among black youth climbed by more than 70% from 1991 to 2017. (Via NYU McSilver Institute)

New York Has Proposed a Taskforce on Black Teen Suicide, Spurred by NYU Researchers

The taskforce is awaiting approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo after researchers found a 73% increase in suicide attempt rates over a 26-year period.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2019

A task force to address black youth suicides is pending approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo after NYU researchers found a significant increase in suicide rates among black teens. A...

Since its inception, the NYU Diversity and Inclusion Task Force has hosted many events, such as the diversity talk during the Presidential inauguration.

University Diversity Task Force Update

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor Oct 3, 2016
The co-chairs of the NYU Diversity and Inclusion Task Force discuss their progress since the task force's formation last November.
Charlton McIlwain, associate professor of MCC in the Steinhardt School and Task-Force co-chair, talks to Andrew Hamilton about the Ad Hoc task force. (via facebook.com)

New University Task Force Furthers NYU Diversity Efforts

Yulin Lou, Contributing Writer Mar 4, 2016
The Ad Hoc Advisory Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion will promote diversity and inclusion through different university initiatives.

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