University News
Muslim Students Continue to Mourn After Christchurch Shootings
More than a week after the shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, Muslim students mourn and reflect on what happened.
Jewish Students Push for Religious Holidays Off
In a letter to the university — with the support of the Student Government Assembly — a student asked for the days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur off.
Vigil at Kimmel To Honor New Zealand Victims
The Islamic Center held a vigil on Friday to honor victims of the Christchurch shooting.
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.
Journalism Institute Launches Online Master’s Program
The program will offer students workshops and mentors in the industry that match their beats.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
