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Professor suspended after criticism of Israel-Hamas war coverage
A professor who received online criticism over his remarks on media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war was recently suspended from his position.
What to do this week: A book talk, Lunar New Year celebrations and a film festival
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Jan. 29 - Feb. 4.
Faculty member robbed near Washington Square Park
A professor was punched and robbed by two individuals near Washington Square Park, after attempting to run away from the suspects.
Administrators stop pro-Palestinian demonstration at Bobst
Around 20 NYU students and faculty gathered in the lobby of Bobst Library to read pro-Palestinian poetry before two university administrators and a group of Campus Safety officers confronted them.
Students receive ‘false’ emails mimicking NYU administration
The university said it is “actively investigating” two messages sent to students, which resemble official NYU emails, that criticize the administration’s response to on-campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
Student robbed outside 1 University Place
The suspects claimed they were in possession of firearms and that they had recently been released from jail.
NYU begins search for new provost
Nearly two years after NYU appointed an interim provost, the university is looking for a permanent candidate to fill the spot.
Professors demand jury trial in multimillion-dollar retirement plan case
The university is engaged in a yearslong legal battle with a group of professors who claim it mismanaged their retirement plans. The professors are once again calling for a jury trial.
Midterm grades replaced with progress reports
Under the new system, faculty will indicate student progress through three categories: “Strong Progress,” “Satisfactory Progress” or “Concerns about Progress.”
Center for the Study of Antisemitism announces first director, receives second donation
NYU appointed Avinoam Patt as director of its Center for the Study of Antisemitism, which recently received its second million-dollar donation since it was announced in November.
20 NYU community members make Forbes’ annual ‘30 Under 30’ list
Eighteen NYU alumni, alongside a student and faculty member, were recognized for their success across several industries in Forbes magazine’s 2024 “30 Under 30” list.
Contract faculty union to vote on formal recognition
Following a five-year-long fight for unionization, the contract faculty union at NYU reached an agreement with the university that could allow it to be formally recognized.
