University News
NYU Responds to GSOC Petition that Avital Ronell be Fired
The graduate student union called on NYU to fire the professor who was found to have sexually harassed a student.
Students, Staff Speak at ‘Writers for Migrant Justice’
Members of the NYU community participated in a poetry reading event to raise money for those affected by the migrant crisis.
NYU Winthrop Hospital Institutes Pet Therapy Program
A new program by NYU Langone’s Long Island-based hospital will seek to help patients and staff with stress through the work of a schnauzer poodle, goldendoodle and other pets.
Cheaper Sushi, No More Burger Studio and Other Dining Changes
After 43 years of Aramark as its dining service provider — and dealing with controversies associated with the company — NYU has switched to Chartwells, and the new company is changing things up.
Housing Costs Increase Across the Board This Year
NYU’s residence halls will cost over $400 more for the 2019-2020 school year.
Tandon Startup Developed Method for Pesticide-Free Weed, Wine and Tea
Brooklyn Bioscience is a company funded by the National Science Foundation using NYU research to market a process of detoxifying certain substances.
First-Years Feel Unprepared for NYU Academics After Welcome Week
One week into their NYU careers, first-years told WSN that Welcome Week’s emphasis on events designed for mingling left them unsure of what to expect from their upcoming classes.
NYU Physicist and Team Identify a New State of Matter
An NYU assistant professor led an almost four year project which discovered a new state of matter with implications on the computer industry.
Italian Princess Sues NYU For Billion-Dollar Art Collection
The granddaughter of Sir Arthur Acton, who, along with his wife, owned an extensive art collection left to NYU by their son, is now suing the university for it.
Former Adjunct Professor Claims Facebook’s New Currency Stole His Ideas
A former NYU adjunct professor claims that Facebook copied his ideas when they introduced their cryptocurrency two months ago.
2018 Stern Grad Arrested for Insider Trading
A former Stern Student Council President was recently arrested after using non-public information to his advantage in the stock market.
Professor Sells NYU-Owned Townhouse For Millions
The university's current tax filings reveal a payment they received after a faculty member sold their home.
