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Club Spotlight: NYU Disability Student Union
The NYU Disability Student Union (DSU) advocates for students with both visible and invisible disabilities—and works toward accessibility for all.
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Environmental Justice Education Reimagined by Green Grant Recipients
Through Start:Empowerment Alexia and Kier bring environmental justice education into high schools. An NYU Green Grant helped them expand their reach.
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Club Spotlight: Stern Tisch Entertainment Business Association
Through the Stern Tisch Entertainment Business Association (STEBA), students share and develop their passion for the entertainment industry.
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Club Spotlight: Model UN
Students in NYU’s chapter of Model UN practice their debating skills, focus on what they’re passionate about, and build community.
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Pushing for Social Impact During a Pandemic
Bincheng Mao founded the East Coast Coalition for Tolerance and Non-Discrimination. And with the help of an NYU Social Impact Grant, they launched the Minority Defense Initiative to combat discrimination in the face of COVID-19.
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NYU Shanghai’s Global Community in Four Moments
NYU Shanghai is a global community. Check out this roundup of that spirit in action.
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Musical Theatre at NYU: A Chorus Line
Whether you’re majoring in Drama or just love to sing, you can step onto the stage at NYU.
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NYU Student Government Makes Our Community Stronger
Working across all NYU communities, the Student Government Assembly brings many perspectives to the forefront.
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Accessibility and Community for Students with Disabilities
There are resources and people here who will help you live your NYU dreams.
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Club Spotlight: Active Minds Shows Up for Mental Health
The NYU chapter of Active Minds works to destigmatize conversations about mental health and empowers students to be advocates for themselves and others.
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NYU 2020 Commencement Goes Virtual
Our community came together to congratulate these amazing graduates.
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Meet Dr. Lisa Coleman: NYU’s Inaugural Head of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation
A Q&A with the woman who’s helping lead NYU into a more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming future.