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Yeshiva University student reflects on family law internship
Daniel Ganopolsky, a Straus Scholar majoring in political science at Yeshiva University (YC ’24), recently completed an internship at the New York City Family Court. Supported by a grant from the Straus Center’s Impact Office, Ganopolsky interned during the spring of 2024 and worked under Judge Pamela Sheininger.
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YU students secure impactful internships across various sectors this summer
This summer, the Impact Office at the Yeshiva University Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought will support several Straus Scholars and other top YU students as they pursue professional advancement opportunities in politics, policy, journalism, academia, and Jewish advocacy.
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Adina Feldman's internships bridge Torah values with modern professional pursuits
Adina Feldman (SCW '26), a Straus Scholar majoring in Psychology, has been actively engaged in various extracurricular and professional activities throughout the 2023-2024 school year. This summer, she will intern in Jerusalem with therapist Micki Lavin Pell at Kav L’Noar, a mental health clinic supporting Israelis affected by the events of October 7th. Feldman reflects on her internship experiences during the fall and spring semesters.
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Weill Cornell partners with Katz School to advance biotech student research
Big pharmaceutical companies may have their names on patients’ prescriptions, but they have become increasingly reliant on academic medical centers and small companies to create the drugs they sell. Collaborations like the one between Weill Cornell Medicine and the Katz School’s M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship have emerged as catalysts for developing the next generation of drugs, devices, and services.
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Health sciences graduates receive white coats at Katz School ceremony
On May 16, the Katz School held a Health Sciences Celebration where 67 graduates from the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy Doctorate programs received white coats to mark their transition to professional clinical practice. This event followed the school's main commencement exercises.
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Political science student advocates for Orthodox Jewish community
Tziporah Pinczower, a Straus Scholar majoring in political science at Stern College for Women (SCW '26), has been actively defending religious liberty through her academic and professional endeavors. In the spring of 2024, she interned at Agudath Israel of America, supported by a grant from the Straus Center’s Impact Office. During her first year on campus, Pinczower published three articles in the Wall Street Journal, advocating for Israel, America, and the Jewish people following the events of October 7th.
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2.7% of New York County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022
New York County universities had 2.7% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.
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Yeshiva University names nine undergraduates as valedictorians for Class of 2024
Nine students have been named the 2024 undergraduate valedictorians at Yeshiva University, recognized for their academic achievements and overall excellence. YU News spoke with each of them to learn about their experiences at YU and future plans.
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Yeshiva University honors Senator John Fetterman at 93rd annual commencement
Yeshiva University is set to celebrate its 93rd annual commencement ceremony on May 29, honoring more than 1,700 graduates. The institution will bestow its highest accolade for global leadership, the Presidential Medallion, upon U.S. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania.
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Sy Syms School honors outstanding achievements at annual awards dinner
Over 350 guests attended the 37th annual Sy Syms Awards Dinner last month at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park. Attendees included students, faculty, staff, alumni, board members, and families from the entire Sy Syms community.
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Yeshiva University alumni awarded prestigious fellowship
Matan and Kayla Zucker, graduates of Yeshiva University, have been awarded the third Shlomo and Cindy Silvian Foundation Married Couples Fellowship. Set to begin their studies in June, Matan will study at Shapell’s and Kayla will study at Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya.
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Katz School confers 278 degrees at eighth commencement ceremony
The Katz School of Science and Health conferred 260 master’s and 18 doctoral degrees at its eighth commencement ceremony on May 16. The event also recognized the first M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies graduates.
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Yeshiva University hosts discussion on antisemitism, media and Jews
On May 7th, the Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought of Yeshiva University hosted its annual Rabbi Allan Mirvis Lecture at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan. The event, titled “Antisemitism, the Media, and the Jews,” drew dialogue among notable voices in Jewish media: John Podhoretz, editor of Commentary Magazine; Alana Newhouse, editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine; and Elliot Kaufman, letters editor at the Wall Street Journal. The discussion was moderated by Straus Director Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik.
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YU students join hostage's mother at Nova Festival exhibit
On May 7, marking seven months since the Hamas attack on Israel, 94 students from Yeshiva University's (YU) Beren Campus attended the Nova Festival exhibit in Lower Manhattan. Among them was Einav Danino, mother of Ori Danino, a 25-year-old hostage still held by Hamas. The group was also accompanied by Rabbi Shay Schachter, Associate Dean Shoshana Schechter and Rabbi Azriel Fine.
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Uriel Sussman wins 2024 YU Student Library Research Award
Uriel Sussman, a second-year student at Yeshiva College, has been named the 2024 winner of the YU Student Library Research Award. Although Sussman has not yet declared his major, he is reportedly leaning towards philosophy.
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Alumni Affairs May 2024 Newsletter
The Yeshiva University Alumni Association is offering a plethora of benefits and opportunities for its members. According to the Alumni Newsletter released on May 5, 2024, joining the association provides access to various perks such as alumni ID cards for campus access, specialized networking events, job opportunities, social gatherings, and more.One of the upcoming events highlighted in the newsletter is a discussion on "Antisemitism, the Media and the Jews," moderated by Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik and featuring Alana Newhouse, John Podhoretz, and Elliot Kaufman. This...
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Salaries for coaches at institutions in New York County around $56,718 on average during 2022
The average coaching salary at Columbia University in the City of New York, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in New York County, was $144,469, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Yeshiva University Appoints Dr. Rebecca Cypess as New Dean of Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women
Yeshiva University has named Dr. Rebecca Cypess as the new dean of Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women, following a competitive national search. Dr. Cypess, currently serving as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, will take on her new role starting July 1, 2024.Dr. Selma Botman, YU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, expressed admiration for the outgoing dean, Karen Bacon, who will transition to the role of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Botman praised Bacon's...
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YU Professor’s Book on Polish Founding Father Gets Translated into Chinese
Professor Joshua Zimmerman, YU’s Eli and Diana Zborowski Chair in Holocaust Studies and East European Jewish History, recently had his book, Józef Pilsudski: Founding Father of Modern Poland, translated into standard Mandarin Chinese. The book, which has become the definitive biography of the military leader and statesman who led Poland to independence in 1918, defended Jewish rights, and championed Ukrainian statehood, is now available for readers in Taiwan to enjoy.Regarding the interest in Józef Pilsudski in Taiwan, Professor Zimmerman highlighted the parallels between...
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2024 Innovation Challenge Kicks Off with Brainstorming Session
Competitors Now Hone Their Startup Ideas for Final Pitch Night on May 8The YU Innovation Lab, Sy Syms School of Business, and the Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development have launched the third annual Innovation Challenge pitch competition, aiming to empower students to bring their business ideas from concept to execution. The Challenge allows students to form teams around their original business idea, which they eventually pitch to a panel of judges, helping them gain the real-world entrepreneurial skills needed to launch a successful...