University News
Shia, Black Students Discuss Challenges of Minority Muslim Status
Students at an event titled “Making the Marginalized Mainstream: Being the Minority within a Minority” discussed facing discrimination based on appearance and because they differ from other Muslims.
New 14th Street Traffic Laws Concern Some NYU Students
Decreased traffic comes at the price of increased police presence and a longer commute time for some NYU students.
NYU Abu Dhabi To Increase Enrollment by 40%
Approximately 1,500 students currently study at NYUAD, but the university plans on increasing that number significantly over the next five years.
NYU Shanghai Criticized for Unlisted, Pro-Government Course
A course not available on Albert included pro-Chinese government propaganda.
Former Langone Employee Claims NYU Discriminated Against Him Due to His Chronic Back Pain
Laurence Malzberg, who was employed by the Langone Medical Center for 18 years, is suing NYU for its alleged refusal to accommodate his back pain.
Jewish Religious Holidays, Politicization on Campus Discussed at Town Hall
Student government members representing Jewish and marginalized Jewish students voiced support for having high holidays off and discussed the Zionist-versus-anti-Zionist divide within the community.
Former Langone Doctor Accused of Soliciting Sex From Minor
A gynecologist at the hospital was fired after being charged with having sex with a 14-year-old boy.
NYU Is Sustainable, When It Makes Money
Cecil Scheib rides bikes, uses meal swipes (his favorite dining hall is Downstein) and tries to convince NYU administrators that sustainability matters. It works — if sustainability means saving money, too.
Following Stern’s Lead, University of Geneva Opens Center for Business and Human Rights
The center will collaborate with the University of Sydney to develop human rights benchmarks for the financial service sector and look at sustainable sourcing of cobalt from the Congo.
Students for Booker, Sanders Find Community With Debate Watch Party
At a watch party co-hosted by NYU For Cory Booker and NYU For Bernie, students saw divided candidates come together on some issues, while still distinguishing themselves from each other.
NYU Community Members Mourn and Celebrate Transgender Lives for Trans Day of Remembrance
More than 50 members of the NYU community came together on the steps of Kimmel for a vigil honoring individuals killed by anti-transgender violence to celebrate the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Department of Education Launches Investigation Into Allegations of Anti-Semitism at NYU
After a student filed a complaint with the DOE last semester that said the university does not properly address anti-Semitism on campus, the agency has begun investigating whether the claims are valid.
