Editor's Picks
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
An adjunct professor and alum have ties to nonprofits accused by human rights and medical experts of engaging in medical practices opposing gender-affirming care.
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
In a series of interviews with WSN, faculty members expressed concern over NYU’s updated conduct guidelines for the academic year, which cite “code words, like ‘Zionist,’” as examples of speech that could violate the university’s non-discrimination policy.
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Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
A WSN investigation found a persistent pattern of sanctions against members of the NYU community for their involvement in protests against the war in Gaza.
A search firm failed to find misconduct allegations against NYU’s former athletics director. Here’s why.
A search firm executive and a director of hiring at a top university said executive search firms like the ones used in higher-level hiring decisions by NYU can miss key information on applicants’ criminal backgrounds and details kept in internal misconduct records.
A Tisch professor disappeared during a misconduct investigation. Two semesters later, he’s scheduled to teach again.
An Office of Equal Opportunity investigation found that professor Robert Benevides’ actions toward a student in summer 2023 constituted sexual and gender-based harassment, email evidence shows. Benevides will teach two classes next semester, according to Albert.
Students and faculty set up pro-Palestinian encampment at Gould Plaza
The demonstration follows similar encampments at Columbia University and Yale University, where student protesters have been arrested.
How a supermarket became the center of NYU’s relationship with the Village
Years of back-and-forth between local residents and the university over the future of a supermarket ended in an agreement saving the grocery store for at least the next 13 years.
Editorial: NYU, why didn’t you call Robinson’s foul?
Former Athletics Director Stuart Robinson’s hiring displays a concerning disregard for the safety of students and staff on the university’s part.
