University News
NYU to add ‘seating pods’ to Kimmel stairs, redesign lobby
The university has teased plans for its Grand Staircase at the Kimmel Center for University Life since it was initially closed in October 2023 due to “protest activity.”
Students protest NYU’s contract with Nike
About 20 members of Students for International Labor Solidarity cited Nike’s wage theft accusations and cooperation with the NYU Bookstore in the group’s latest attempt at protesting the university’s ties with the company.
SGA chair candidates debate plans for student engagement
Candidates for the Student Government Assembly’s next chairperson said they plan to bolster outreach to the student body after seeing lackluster attendance at the universitywide debate earlier this week.
Dozens protest NYU response to College Republicans’ anti-immigration panel
Demonstrators marched around Washington Square Park to advocate for the university to condemn last week’s canceled event, which had been set to feature three right-wing influencers.
NYU Marron pushes to bolster support for unhoused youth in NYC
Researchers surveyed teens and young adults across the city, who expressed interest in more financial assistance and support finding employment from government and community organizations.
FAS dean on stepping down to lead Drexel
Antonio Merlo, who leads NYU’s Arts & Science unit, spoke to WSN about his career before and at the university and why he’s leaving the role to serve as Drexel Univeristy’s next president.
NYU keeps No. 8 spot for most Fulbright grant recipients
Students and administrators are uncertain of the federally funded scholarship’s future in the wake of widespread research spending cuts.
‘Just too complicated’: NYU Langone pauses plans for $3 billion Nassau County hospital
The decision to pause plans for a medical center at Nassau Community College has faced backlash from city officials who claim they were “excluded” from the decision-making process.
Student gov’t talks study away in wake of immigration crackdown
At this month’s Student Government Assembly meeting, members also reviewed a $70,000 proposal to renovate the Lipton Commuter Den.
NYU cancels College Republicans event after panelist requests ‘armed security’
Thousands signed a petition criticizing the panel, titled “Immigrant Invasion,” which was set to feature influencers known for “white supremacist, xenophobic and hateful rhetoric.”
Tisch Gala honors Winnie Holzman and Daniel Dae Kim
This year’s annual gala for the Tisch School of the Arts celebrated the writer of “Wicked” and a star of “Lost.”
Contract faculty union push for secure permanent visa sponsorship
The university said its counterproposal to only guarantee sponsorship for certain faculty members was “designed to follow legal requirements.”
