Life
![Student athlete Jenny Walker receiving high fives from teammates.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Jenny_MLKAward.jpg)
NYU’s MLK Jr. Award for Student Athletes
Recipients exemplify Dr. King’s vision of peace, persistence in purpose, and inspirational action.
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The NYUAD International Hackathon for Social Good Sparks Collaboration
Students from around the world explore the incredible possibilities of quantum computing at one of NYU Abu Dhabi’s most exciting annual events.
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Research at NYU: Everything Is on the Table (Part 2)
Learn even more about how NYU undergrads conduct rigorous, impactful, and innovative research across all disciplines.
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Greetings from the NYU LGBTQ+ Center
Serving as a university-wide resource for LGBTQ+ communities for 25 years.
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Research at NYU: Everything Is on the Table (Part 1)
NYU undergrads conduct rigorous, impactful, and innovative research across all disciplines.
![A group of students huddled around equipment in a recording studio](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Nashville_One.png)
Live in Nashville: It’s Production and A&R in the Music Industry!
The January Term course Nashville: Production and A&R in the Music Industry provides three weeks of hands-on studio experience recording, producing, and editing songs.
![A collection of sculpted mushrooms.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WetLab_One.jpg)
Welcome to the Gallatin WetLab, Where Art and Science Meet
At the intersection of environmental art and science, the Gallatin WetLab provides a space for students to fight climate change through experimentation and creativity.
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NYU Residence Halls Help Students Find Their Home Away from Home
NYU residence halls are a great place for students to live, learn, and find community on campus.
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Waste Education Coordinator: A Student Job with No Time to Waste
As waste education coordinator, Lily Kunkel decreases waste and increases awareness across campus.
![Two students hanging out in a dorm room.](https://meet.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Dorm_1.jpg)
From NYU Resident to Resident Assistant
NYU offers an engaging residential life program to students who live in campus housing. Learn how I made the most out of my time in residential life!
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Making the Most of Winter in New York City
Whether NYU students are seeking food, fun, or fresh air, New York City offers unique experiences that will add wonder to their winter.