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NYU among 40 schools accused of inflating tuition costs for noncustodial parents
A university spokesperson said that NYU “intends to vigorously defend itself” against allegations made in a lawsuit, which claims it intentionally misconstrues demonstrated need for financial aid.
FSJP, NYU condemn ‘violence and vandalism’ from right-wing Zionist group
The group, Betar USA, denied the allegations and called on “all Jewish Americans to boycott NYU.”
NYU Law renames courtyard after alum, New Jersey congressman
The School of Law held a ceremony dedicating the Vanderbilt Hall courtyard to a 1955 alum who is the recipient of NYU’s Presidential Medal of Honor and Italy’s highest honor.
Pro-Palestinian faculty read passages from ‘bannable’ books in Bobst demonstration
The faculty members who organized the demonstration said the books could potentially violate NYU’s updated conduct policies.
The Soapbox: Public university funding in Argentina, Falkland Islands ownership in the UK, illegal gold mining in Ghana
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
NYU says recent Tel Aviv shooting did not have ‘any effect’ on site operations
A university spokesperson did not report any injuries or harm to NYU community members after the shooting.
Beyond NYU: From moviegoer to festival screener
ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby spoke with WSN about his journey as an Indigenous filmmaker, his creative influences and how his identity has been shaped by the cinematic art.
Elizabeth Street Garden to be evicted after an 11-year fight for the space
Community members and advocates have spent years calling for an alternative to the eviction, now set for Oct. 16.
Researchers at Steinhardt examine the effect of book bans on public education
The NYU-led study consisted of dozens of teacher and parent interviews aimed at assessing the impact of legislative book bans on students’ quality of life at public schools in Florida.
Students at NYU join hundreds in Oct. 7 demonstrations
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli student organizations rallied in Washington Square Park to commemorate the loss of life since the start of the war in Gaza.
‘Just cut it’: Students call on admin to end NYU’s contract with Nike
Following accusations of wage theft and worker coercion against Nike, a group of students delivered three letters to university administrators, demanding a meeting to discuss NYU cutting its ties to the company.
NYU Marron Institute receives $20 million to help fund citywide sustainability goals
New York City is partnering with NYU’s Marron Institute of Urban Management to help buildings comply with new carbon emissions laws.
