University News
President Hamilton Denounces GSAS Commencement Speaker’s Praise of BDS
A speaker at the Graduate School of Arts and Science commencement applauded efforts by student groups NYU Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice For Peace to boycott Israel. NYU President Andrew Hamilton released a statement condemning the speaker’s choice to do so.
Hamilton, in Interview With WSN, Says NYU Should Not Be Democratic
Some takeaways: NYU should not be a democratic institution, NYUAD is a “huge success” and “proper processes” should be followed in Steinhardt case.
Board of Trustees Announces Law Firm Aiding Investigation Into Steinhardt
After a month of silence on its investigation of the sexual harassment allegations against Michael Steinhardt, the Board of Trustees named the law firm aiding its investigation and listed resources members of the NYU community could use to share any experiences with Steinhardt.
SGA Condemns the Return of Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment
After it was revealed that a professor accused of sexual harassment would return to teach at NYU in the fall, the Student Government Assembly published a letter condemning the professor and the university.
Academics Voice Support for Social and Cultural Analysis Department’s Boycott of NYU Tel Aviv
After the university criticized the Social and Cultural Analysis Department’s boycott of NYU Tel Aviv, academics have come out in support of the department.
CAS Student in Search of a Stern MBA? Look No Further
Beginning this summer, CAS students and graduates will have the opportunity to use a separate application process to Stern’s MBA program.
Realize Israel Hosts Annual Rave in the Park, Protestors Stage Die-In
As students danced at Realize Israel’s annual Rave in the Park, activists from Students for Justice in Palestine laid on the ground and held signs with the names of depopulated Palestinian villages to protest Israel’s expansion into the region.
Hamilton Recaps NYU’s Progress in Science
In a letter to the NYU community, President Andrew Hamilton announced a new Department of Bioengineering and went over ways the university’s science programs have improved.
Former NYU President John Sexton Addresses Criticisms of NYUAD
President Emeritus John Sexton responded to criticisms of NYU’s operations in Abu Dhabi during a talk to promote his new book “Standing for Reason: The University in a Dogmatic Age.”
