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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.
Omar Drissi, Contributing Writer February 26, 2025

Since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has issued a foray of orders for universities to terminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs. With “vague”...

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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.
Alex Woodworth, Photo Editor February 26, 2025

Around 20 students picketed outside NYU’s Finance Committee meeting run by the board of trustees on Tuesday, where they demanded that the university divest from companies with...

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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.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor February 26, 2025

Around 1,000 nurses at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn announced they will go on strike Saturday if hospital administrators do not address concerns about short staffing and inadequate...

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‘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.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor February 25, 2025

The union representing full-time contract faculty at NYU doubled down on its goals to combat President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration and diversity initiatives at its...

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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.
Graylin Lucas, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

The Student Government Assembly will begin accepting self-nominations from aspiring candidates for its next chairperson “sometime this week” — a step in the upcoming elections...

At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices

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.
Ania Keenan and Raea Lovett February 24, 2025

Steinhardt sophomore Timilehin Awaye and Tisch junior Trenton Michael.

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.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy February 24, 2025

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NYU-affiliated groups sue Trump for ‘unconstitutional’ executive orders

A lawsuit signed on by the American Association of University Professors successfully paused federal bans on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Vaishnavi Girish, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Three NYU-affiliated organizations have joined coalitions of higher education groups filing two separate lawsuits against President Donald Trump for his recent mandates targeting...

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Gallatin faculty call on NYU to pardon students suspended for pro-Palestinian demonstration

Nearly 1,000 alumni have also demanded that university leadership remove its sanctions on student protesters.
Amanda Chen and Amelia Hernandez Gioia February 21, 2025

Over 40 faculty from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study signed a “symbolic pardon” for students facing suspension for up to a year for participating in a pro-Palestinian...

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Hundreds protest Trump research cuts in Washington Square Park

Researchers, politicians and union leaders called for better protections for academic research in a Wednesday afternoon rally.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor February 21, 2025

More than 200 graduate students, faculty and federal workers gathered in Washington Square Park on Wednesday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump’s cuts to academic research...

A person holds memorial candles during a vigil in Washington Square Park, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in New York. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)

Students and faculty hold vigil honoring 2 Israeli children

The event, organized by NYU Hillel, commemorated the lives of 4-year-old and 9-month-old hostages.
Danny Arensberg and Dharma Niles February 21, 2025

Around three dozen students and faculty surrounded candles and held Israeli flags outside the Washington Square Arch on Wednesday evening, as part of a vigil held by NYU Hillel...

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Graduate student union condemns NYU sanctions and Trump’s immigration crackdown at study-in

The union, GSOC-UAW Local 2110, cited the university’s promise to protect immigrant and international community members amid the first Trump administration in 2021.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor February 20, 2025

Dozens of students sat in Bobst Library’s lobby for a study-in on Wednesday, demanding that NYU withdraw sanctions against all students and student workers who participated in...