On Tuesday, Nov. 27, The Yeshiva University College Democrats hosted a panel titled “Poverty in New York City” to discuss both this growing problem sweeping our city and potential solutions. The panel consisted of New York State Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi (D28), David G. Greenfield, CEO of the Met Council, and Dr. Daniel Kimmel, assistant professor…
Stern College and Cardozo Grad Wins New York State Senate Seat
Anna Monahemi Kaplan Travels an Amazing Journey It’s been quite a journey for Anna Kaplan ’85S, ’90C, the newly elected New York State senator who will be representing District 7. Born Anna Monahemi in Tabriz, Iran, to a Jewish family, she was sent to the United States for safety when the Islamic Revolution swept the…
International Conference Held at Yeshiva University Museum
On Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, the Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies, in collaboration with the Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Jewish Studies, the Dahan Center for Culture, Society & Education in the Sephardic Heritage and the Yeshiva University Museum, will host an international conference titled “Displacements of Jewish Communal Life in Islamic Lands and Cultural…
Kindertransport–Rescuing Children on the Brink of War
Commemorating the Salvation of a Generation
The Evolution of Work
Syms Leadership Program Holds Sterling Event at Deloitte On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Sy Syms Business Honors and Entrepreneurial Leadership Program sponsored a panel discussion on the “The Evolution of Work: Disruptions, Competencies, Independence.” Hosted by Deloitte at their offices in 30 Rockefeller Plaza, approximately 150 men and women had the opportunity to interact with…
Employee Recognition Ceremony
Annual Tribute to YU’s Dedicated Employees
Learning Tomorrow’s Medical Skills Today
The Medical Explorers Club Gets to Work With a Practicing Physician On Wednesday, November 20, in the Yagoda Commons at the Stern College for Women, the Medical Explorers Club (led by co-presidents Michelle Hoch ’20S and Neda Shokrian ’19S) was fortunate to hear from Dr. Barry J. Hahn, an emergency room physician at Staten Island…
Stephen Tobolowsky Visits YU
The Actor, Writer and Director Talks About His Journey to Faith On Thursday, October 25, Stephen Tobolowsky came to spend the day at Yeshiva University. Tobolowsky has been in numerous movies and television shows, including Groundhog Day, Freaky Friday, Silicon Valley, Glee and Momento. During a busy day on both the Wilf and Beren campuses,…
Katz School Announces Master of Science Degree
Program in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship This fall, Yeshiva University’s Katz School introduced a new 36-credit Master of Science in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship (BME) designed to prepare entrepreneurs in the life sciences to successfully navigate the complex process of launching new medical drugs and devices into the marketplace. The curriculum includes advanced topics in…
Dual Memorial Services for Rabbi Meir Fulda zt”l
Honoring the Memory of a Beloved Man