One of the largest private universities in the United States, NYU was founded in 1831. Boasting an enrollment of more than 40,000 students across 18 schools and colleges. The University offers more than 25 different degrees in various education paths including, but not limited to the humanities, the sciences, and the social sciences; the law; medicine; business; education; the fine arts, studio art, and the performing and cinematic arts; music; social work and public administration. The Washington Square campus in the heart of Greenwich Village is considered the center and heart of the university. The University itself exists as a part of the city, not separated from Manhattan by gates or walls, but rather spreading and mingling into the city around it. The most prominent and well known feature of the campus are Washington's Arch, a large marble arch which was originally constructed from wood and plaster to commemorate the centennial of George Washington's inauguration as president of the United States, and a large fountain, which are in the Washington Square Park. Employees and Affiliates
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