University News
Republicans’ long-term approach to tackling education-related spending
As President Donald Trump threatens to upend the Department of Education and Congress suggests $2.7 billion in cuts to Pell Grants, House Republicans are proposing a bill that would reshape how federal aid is distributed.
Faculty talk Trump orders on higher education at town hall
Members of NYU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors spoke at the event, where they debriefed the Trump administration’s “unprecedented assault on higher education.”
NYU experts on Trump’s anti-DEI crusade
Here’s a rundown of everything the White House has done to halt diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in universities.
Students protest NYU investments outside trustees’ finance meeting
Members on the university’s board of trustees exiting the building were met with a group of protesters requesting they meet to discuss NYU’s investments in companies with ties to Israel.
NYU Langone nurses brace for strike amid union contract negotiations
Nurses at the medical center’s Brooklyn location claimed that the recently reported staffing shortage at the hospital violates state law.
‘Insulting’: Contract faculty call for stronger NYU response to Trump administration
University administrators debated immigration policy, vaccine mandates and data privacy in their seventh bargaining session with Contract Faculty United.
SGA postpones self-nominations for chair elections
Members of the student government will vote to grant all students a say in who becomes the next chairperson.
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
An adjunct professor and alum have ties to nonprofits accused by human rights and medical experts of engaging in medical practices opposing gender-affirming care.
Students share stage with JT and Ravyn Lenae at V100 Concert
The annual student-run event saw 1,000-plus attendees and featured two NYU performers, alongside its first all-female guest list.
NYU-affiliated groups sue Trump for ‘unconstitutional’ executive orders
A lawsuit signed on by the American Association of University Professors successfully paused federal bans on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Gallatin faculty call on NYU to pardon students suspended for pro-Palestinian demonstration
Nearly 1,000 alumni have also demanded that university leadership remove its sanctions on student protesters.
Hundreds protest Trump research cuts in Washington Square Park
Researchers, politicians and union leaders called for better protections for academic research in a Wednesday afternoon rally.
