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Urban health care can’t keep up, Tandon study finds
Rapid population growth in larger cities makes it challenging for medical specialists to meet demands, putting elderly residents at the greatest risk.
NYU awaits guidance on admissions data release
The Trump administration is demanding universities release data detailing the race and sex of all applicants and admitted students.
COVID-19 may affect sense of smell for years, Langone study finds
Patients can struggle with their sense of smell years down the line, without noticing the deficiencies.
Silver trains social work students with virtual simulations
New technology lets students practice real-world scenarios before meeting clients, reducing both anxiety and costs in a short-staffed field.
City Scoop: Trump awed in meeting with Mamdani, and other top stories across NYC
City Scoop is WSN’s weekly column reviewing major New York City news across all five boroughs.
NYU Langone awarded ‘A’ in safety for 11th time
NYU Langone hospitals across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island received top marks for patient safety, outcomes and experiences.
Ex-UN diplomat talks human rights careers with Steinhardt class
Former chief of staff at the United Nations Office in Geneva David Chikvaidze spoke with WSN about how young people can mobilize for change on human rights issues.
Langone researchers find new way to detect nerve-killing head trauma
NYU Langone researchers analyzed MRIs of ex-football players and found changes in brain shape potentially linked with degenerative encephalopathy.
Campus crime down in 2024, according to annual report
While fewer hate crimes and vehicle thefts were reported at Washington Square, NYU’s Brooklyn campus saw an uptick in crime.
Othmer slow on post-flood reimbursements, students say
Residents are left confused about the process to claim damages through NYU and say the university has offered minimal support after the Nov. 6 flood.
Students honor trans lives at Washington Square Park vigil
NYU students read speeches and poetry in commemoration of those who lost their lives to anti-trans violence.
The Soapbox: Ticket reselling cap in the UK, schools closed in Australia and nuclear expansion in the Czech Republic
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
