University News
NYU Shanghai Parents Call for Student Exodus to NYC
NYU Shanghai delays the start of spring classes due to the fast spread of the coronavirus, but parents and students do not think it’s enough.
NYU’s Title IX Complaints Come in Disproportionately Low in New Report
A composite report of Title IX complaints across New York State campuses reveals an epidemic of underreporting and the essential role of universities in supporting survivors.
NYU Sydney Students Describe Red Skies and Foggy Smoke During Bushfires
Students and faculty at NYU Sydney reflect on their time at the abroad site in the face of this year’s particularly devastating bushfire season.
Steinhardt Professor Helps Prepare Rohingya Refugees for Natural Disasters
Environmental Education professor Raul Lejano and his team have created natural disaster prevention programs to educate Rohingya refugees for potential extreme weather events.
Chess Led This Student to Become NYU’s First Mitchell Scholar
Rebecca Brett became the first NYU student in history to receive the George J. Mitchell award, which will allow her to study gender and globalization in Ireland after graduation.
Religious Congregations, Nonprofits Voice Struggles to Afford Space in New York City
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer hosted a city hall meeting as part of her ongoing efforts to help religious congregations that cannot afford meeting space in the extremely expensive area.
Student Government’s Semester-in-Review
This semester, NYU’s Student Government Assembly emphasized constituency outreach through town halls, diversity in Alternate Senator at-Large positions and more.
Upstein Improves to ‘A’ Final Health Inspection Grade
In October, Upstein Food Court failed a preliminary health inspection, but has since received an A.
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.
