University News
Graduate Student Union Demands NYU Fire Professor Who Sexually Harassed A Student
Professor Avital Ronell was suspended for a year for sexual harassing a student and is set to come back to NYU this fall. The Graduate Student Organizing Committee does not think a one-year suspension was enough and is calling for NYU to fire Ronell.
SPS Commencement ’19
Speakers at the 30th SPS undergraduate commencement encouraged graduates to pursue their careers with the underlying goal of changing the lives of people they work with for the better.
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.
