University News

Socialist Student Organization Leads Protest Against Whistleblower’s Imprisonment
International Youth and Students for Social Equality called Chelsea Manning’s imprisonment an attack on democratic rights.
Jesse Jimenez, Staff Writer
• March 15, 2019

Journalism Institute Launches Online Master’s Program
The program will offer students workshops and mentors in the industry that match their beats.
Grace Moon, Contributing Writer
• March 15, 2019

NYU Athletics Received $338,379 From Charity Linked to College Admissions Scandal
The university’s athletic department received donations from the charity associated with the recent college admissions scandal.
Meghna Maharishi and Victor Porcelli
• March 15, 2019

Journalist to NYU TorchPAC: Israeli Audiences View Coverage of Israel as ‘Pure Bias’
At an event this Monday, Israeli journalist Tal Heinrich spoke to TorchPAC about the media’s editorial process on issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Lachlan Hyatt, Staff Writer
• March 14, 2019

Silver Talk Highlights Race and Poverty’s Role in the Criminal Justice System
Peter Edelman and Jennifer Jones Austin discuss the intersection between race, poverty and the criminal justice system on Friday evening in Hemmerdinger Hall.
Alexandria Johnson, Staff Writer
• March 14, 2019

French Labor Minister at NYU Event: ‘We Are at a Turning Point in France’
In light of the ongoing yellow vests protests in France, French Labor Minister Muriel Penicaud discussed the impact of the movement on France’s economy.
Jesse Jimenez, Staff Writer
• March 12, 2019

Tandon Students Win Consideration in Dumbo Construction Project
Over 70 students competed this past weekend at Tandon, building prototypes to help minimize predicted disruption caused by an incoming five-year construction project in DUMBO.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor
• March 12, 2019

Another $863 Million Toward NYU’s Expansion
NYU has faced criticism in the past for seeking to expand its boundaries through initiatives like the 2031 expansion plan — bonds recently received from a state agency will be used to continue these efforts.
Marie-Louise Onga Nana, Staff Writer
• March 12, 2019

The ‘Streak of Violet’ on LGBTQ History
Rosenthal Pavilion hosted a seven-act event featuring key moments of NYU’s LGBTQ community.
Mansee Khurana, Deputy News Editor
• March 11, 2019

Students Hold Silver Accountable in Wake of Racist Email
The Silver School of Social Work will be adding training for faculty and incoming students and hiring an external consultant to address issues of racism in the school.
Lachlan Hyatt and Victor Porcelli
• March 11, 2019

Professor Honored by LGBTQ Caucus
Associate Professor James Martin speaks about his networking caucus and the history of LGBTQ members in the workplace.
Mansee Khurana, Deputy News Editor
• March 11, 2019

App Will Connect Faculty to Student Babysitters Next Year
The university hopes to launch an on-demand care services app in 2020 that will initially offer features such as babysitting and tutoring.
Akiva Thalheim, Social Media Editor
• March 11, 2019



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