Diversity at NYU
Panelists Say COVID-19 Has Disproportionate Effects on African American Communities
GPH and NYU’s John Brademas Center organized a webinar discussing the discriminating impact of pandemics on vulnerable communities.
Middle East Commons Participants Discuss Trump Peace Plan and Anti-Semitism at NYU
NYU community members gathered on Monday during the first session of a new monthly series to have a conversation about Trump’s new peace plan and anti-Semitism reports at NYU.
NYU Steinhardt Graduate School Creates New Scholarships for Underrepresented Students
A new strategy for fostering a diverse student body at Steinhardt includes new scholarships at the graduate school.
Underrepresented Students Demand Support From NYU
At a town hall for three underrepresented groups at NYU, attendees criticized the university for touting solidarity without taking action.
NYU Lacks Representation, Support for Latine Students, Attendees of Town Hall Say
On Wednesday, students voiced their frustrations with the university’s inaction regarding issues faced by Latine students.
Activists Call for More Action on Menstrual Health. Period.
At a rally for the first National Period Day, protestors spoke about menstrual health topics such as stigma, access of menstrual products in schools and accessibility of products in marginalized communities.
Activists Talk Whitewashing of #MeToo Movement, How It Progressed Internationally
Panelists from Pakistan, India and Morocco spoke about how the #MeToo movement has played out in their countries.
Student Government Address Diversity Through Alternate Senator at-Large Positions
The Student Senators Council has reached out to clubs and organizations representing minorities to encourage students to apply.
NYU to Create a Scholarship for Formerly Incarcerated Students
The scholarship, created in conjunction with the Prison Industrial Complex Committee and Incarceration to Education Coalition, will begin in the 2020-2021 school year.
Bronx Prep School Encourages Black Students to Excel
Gallatin senior A’nisa Megginson has been donating the proceeds of her Stay Woke &
Meditate club to her former elementary school, The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School, which features a curriculum geared toward helping black students excel in any field.
Accounts of Discrimination Shared Anonymously via Instagram
In light of Being@NYU, Justice Lab launched the Instagram account UnheardNYU this February to highlight students’ experiences with discrimination.
College of Dentistry Opens Center for Disabled
From wheelchair users who may have difficulty sitting in a dental chair to autistic patients that may require a calmer environment, the new center hopes to improve patients’ experiences.
