{
  "id": 725333,
  "title": "Lessons from Covid steered NYU Abu Dhabi through war, says new vice chancellor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/lessons-from-covid-steered-nyu-abu-dhabi-through-war-says-new-vice-725333",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T02:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/13/lessons-from-covid-steered-nyu-abu-dhabi-through-war-says-new-vice-chancellor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fabio Piano, the new vice chancellor of New York University Abu Dhabi, credits the institution's ability to navigate the challenges of the Iran war to the strong foundation of its community. Piano, who has been involved with the university since its founding in 2010, has worked to create a sense of lightness, even in times of crisis. When the war disrupted the region and forced students off campus, the community behaved maturely and followed directives. The university's leadership met daily to communicate transparently with students and the community, maintaining stability through open communication. Piano believes that the lessons learned from COVID-19 will help the university continue its academic mission while prioritizing the well-being of its community. Security measures on campus have been strengthened, and the institution is prepared to handle potential future disruptions. The university is also exploring the use of artificial intelligence to personalize learning and democratize education. With 26% of students currently from the UAE, the university is expanding its graduate programs and focus on research to benefit Abu Dhabi. Piano believes that the university's mission aligns with the UAE's goals, and he wants to contribute to the nation's progress through its research offerings.",
  "summary": "In the office of New York University Abu Dhabi vice chancellor Fabio Piano, everything has a story, from the books on the shelves to the art on the walls. One wall displays the original sketch of the university campus master plan by architect Rafael Vinoly. On a bookshelf sits a digital cube called Astrobeat, containing student compositions. The music was debuted in space, and streamed from the…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Lessons from Covid steered NYU Abu Dhabi through war, says new vice chancellor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/lessons-from-covid-steered-nyu-abu-dhabi-through-war-says-new-vice",
        "published": "2026-08-13T02:00:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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