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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

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

Washington Square News

An N.Y.U. Athletics jersey hangs on a pole.

‘We’ve been suffering in silence’: NYU ignored misconduct complaints, sources say

Complaints about former Athletics Director Stuart Robinson’s behavior were ignored by human resources at the university, the sources allege.
Ania Keenan, Features Editor October 3, 2023

Misconduct complaints against former Athletics Director Stuart Robinson went unaddressed by human resources long before he was suspended following allegations of sexual harassment,...

An exterior view of Columbia University’s Butler Library at night. The library has marble ionic columns and engravings of the names of various Greek thinkers on the beams.

Columbia alum files gender discrimination lawsuit against renowned professor

Elizabeth Blackwell, a Columbia graduate, filed a lawsuit against professor Sheena Iyengar over alleged discriminatory workplace practices.
Rui Johnson Petri, Contributing Writer November 17, 2022

When Elizabeth Blackwell received a job offer from Sheena Iyengar, a renowned Columbia University professor and best-selling author, in 2017, she was overjoyed. She believed the...