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The Soapbox: Center-right chancellor elected in Germany, ceasefire deal in Israel, Molotov cocktails in France
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.
Republicans’ long-term approach to tackling education-related spending
As President Donald Trump threatens to upend the Department of Education and Congress suggests $2.7 billion in cuts to Pell Grants, House Republicans are proposing a bill that would reshape how federal aid is distributed.
Faculty talk Trump orders on higher education at town hall
Members of NYU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors spoke at the event, where they debriefed the Trump administration’s “unprecedented assault on higher education.”
Asian American parents prefer schools with higher Asian enrollment, study finds
Researchers found that parents’ preferences stemmed from concerns regarding academic rigor, safety and anti-Asian discrimination.
Beyond NYU: Pursuing public service from Gallatin to City Council
Andrea Gordillo, who graduated from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2017, spoke to WSN about her childhood and current campaign for New York City Council.
NYU experts on Trump’s anti-DEI crusade
Here’s a rundown of everything the White House has done to halt diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in universities.
Students protest NYU investments outside trustees’ finance meeting
Members on the university’s board of trustees exiting the building were met with a group of protesters requesting they meet to discuss NYU’s investments in companies with ties to Israel.
NYU Langone nurses brace for strike amid union contract negotiations
Nurses at the medical center’s Brooklyn location claimed that the recently reported staffing shortage at the hospital violates state law.
‘Insulting’: Contract faculty call for stronger NYU response to Trump administration
University administrators debated immigration policy, vaccine mandates and data privacy in their seventh bargaining session with Contract Faculty United.
SGA postpones self-nominations for chair elections
Members of the student government will vote to grant all students a say in who becomes the next chairperson.
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.
Students share stage with JT and Ravyn Lenae at V100 Concert
The annual student-run event saw 1,000-plus attendees and featured two NYU performers, alongside its first all-female guest list.
