YU News

As the Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) approach, RIETS (Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary) is excited to announce the release of two books from the Yeshiva’s in-house press that will surely add to the enjoyment and inspiration of this auspicious time of year. Both books are specifically…

YU's graduate enrollment is expected to surge in fall 2023, increasing by at least 13 percent compared to fall 2022, the highest rate of growth on record. Driven by a huge rise in applications year over year, this massive upward trend has been building, with graduate enrollment rising 88 percent ...

When Boaz Grof’s wife was breastfeeding, she developed a painful inflammation called mastitis that prevented her from continuing. So Grof decided to start a company that would attempt to revolutionize the breastfeeding experience for mothers worldwide.

This fall, the Straus Center welcomes three new members to its team. Dr. Tevi Troy joins as the inaugural Senior Scholar & Impact Office Director, Yisroel Ben-Porat serves as the new Programming & Communications Officer, and Sarah Wapner returns as the new Impact Officer.

This coming fall semester, Dr. Tevi Troy will join the Straus Center as the inaugural Senior Scholar & Impact Office Director.

This summer, Yeshiva University proudly facilitated four remarkable programs in Israel, providing 84 undergraduate students with the opportunity of a lifetime. From immersive internships to cultural exchanges, these programs offered participants a chance to live and learn in the vibrant land of ...

Over the summer, Yeshiva University’s Undergraduate Torah Studies and the Office of Residence Life began construction of a new Sephardic Beit Midrash in Morgenstern Hall. Over the summer, the Sephardic Beit Midrash will be relocated into the current student lounge space, enabling for a more vibrant…

In July, Yeshiva University (YU) announced the appointment of Dr. Randy Magen as Dean of the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, effective immediately. He replaces Dr. Ronnie Glassman, who has served as the Interim Dean of Wurzweiler for the past 20 months. Dr. Magen received a Doctorate in Social ...

The research awards will explore a range of challenges from designing safer drugs for HIV treatment and exoskeletons for use in stroke rehabilitation to improving the mental health of the elderly and understanding the nature of financial crises.