Housing Denied to Homosexual Couples

On June 24, the American Civil Liberties Union and its Lesbian and Gay Rights Project filed suit against Yeshiva University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine for denying shared campus housing to the gay and lesbian partners of students. The lawsuit, which the ACLU claims is the first of its kind in the nation, was filed in New York State Supreme Court on behalf of medical students Sara Levin and Maggie Jones as well as Gila Wildfire in her capacity as Secretary of the Einstein Association of Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals (EAGLB).

YU Surges from 48 to 42 in U.S News Survey

Yeshiva University surged from 48 to 42 in the recently unveiled U.S. News and World Report ranking of national universities. This showing in the U.S. News evaluation scheme is Yeshiva's most impressive to date and marks the third consecutive year the University has garnered a position in the prestigious first tier.

Major Real Estate Deal Provides Stern with Sorely Needed Space

In a step intended to keep the physical facilities of Stern College in line with the increasing size of its student body, Yeshiva University has acquired effective control of a large Midtown Manhattan property at 205-215 Lexington Avenue between 32nd and 33rd streets, The Commentator has learned.

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• Swelling Student Population Sets New Enrollment Record
• Nissel, Leibowitz Assume Student Services Posts
• Student Computational Center in the Works
• Spruced Up Main Campus Welcomes Students
• Roth Scholars Enjoy Research Opportunity at Einstein
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