University News
Students of Controversial Journalist Lauren Duca File Complaint to NYU
Lauren Duca’s meditation breaks, oversharing and tweet requirements were not well-received by the students of her six-week summer course.
Hong Kong Unrest Arouses Anger, Fear in Students Away From Home
Massive protests, some of which have turned violent, have been going on in Hong Kong for months — students from the city have different feelings on the matter.
Student Government’s To-Do’s: Improve Resources, Help Connect Students With Them
New Student Government Assembly Chairperson Jakiyah Bradley said she wants SGA to be more accessible to students this academic year.
University Launches Ethics-Forward Data Science Major
The new major consists of five courses in data science and four each in computer science and mathematics.
NYU Honors AIDS Victims With Memorial Quilt
At Bobst Library, nine of 48,000 panels of an AIDS Memorial Quilt are being exhibited as a memorial to LGBTQ Americans who lost their lives during the AIDS epidemic.
Steinhardt Name to Stay Despite Allegations of Sexual Harassment
Michael Steinhardt was accused of sexual harassment in May, and a university investigation found he had made inappropriate remarks to members of the NYU community.
NYU Dems and Repubs to Coordinate, Debate More This Semester
The new executive boards of NYU College Democrats and Republicans both expressed that they hope to work together more this fall.
NYU Brainiacs Video Series Highlights University Research
In three-to-four-minute episodes, multiple studies are broken down into their most understandable components.
Rubin Hall Bakes Cookies for Firefighters on 9/11
Heidi White and Rubin Hall residents baked cookies for firefighters and delivered a sign with notes from members of Rubin to show appreciation on 9/11.
9/11 Survivors May Help Researchers Prevent Lung Disease
In a continuation of a decade of research, a team at NYU Langone identified chemicals that may allow doctors to stop lung disease before it develops.
Students Debate Validity of Cancel Culture
In an event hosted by the NYU Parliamentary Debate Union, students argued for and against the internet phenomenon.
Some Students Welcome Ronell’s Return, Others Denounce It
Despite a Title IX investigation finding Professor Avital Ronell sexually harassed a student — for which some have called on NYU to fire her — many students sought out her first class back from a one-year suspension.
