YU News

On March 26, 2025, Yeshiva University hosted Dr. Edward Breuer for a lecture titled “Moses Mendelssohn’s Jerusalem: Conceiving Modernity in Jewish Terms.”

The Straus Center's 2025 Rabbi Allan Mirvis Lecture featured bestselling author Douglas Murray in conversation with Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik, Director of the Straus Center.

On February 17, the Straus Center hosted a joint book launch celebrating the newest works by Dr. Tevi Troy and Dr. Gil Troy.

In this interview with YUNews, Straus Scholar Shana Schwartz (SCW ‘26) discusses her ongoing research at Ematai, under the direction of Executive Director Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody.

New Documentary Follows Yeshiva University Maccabees Basketball Team in the Aftermath of October 7th Attacks on Israel FOX Nation will premiere “Rebound: A Year of Triumph and Tragedy at Yeshiva University Basketball” on Wednesday, April 9th, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform ...

Game-changing concepts, smart strategy and a shot at $2,000 brought seven student teams to the final round of the YU Innovation Challenge. Part “Shark Tank” part startup bootcamp, the annual competition drew a crowd of more than 100 to Yogoda Commons on the Beren Campus—where innovation, ambition…

Katz School researchers introduced a novel game theory-driven framework that optimizes reward policies in the sharing economy, boosting user engagement and platform sustainability.

Over Three Million Dollars Raised In a joyous celebration of Torah leadership, bold vision, and the strength of community, the RIETS Evening of Tribute, held on March 25, was among the most successful in the Yeshiva’s history, drawing over 600 guests from around the world—including Torah scholars…

Kayla Sullivan is making a difference in the lives of children across New York City’s schools, using her expertise, patience and dedication to help students overcome their own communication challenges.