University News
The ‘Streak of Violet’ on LGBTQ History
Rosenthal Pavilion hosted a seven-act event featuring key moments of NYU’s LGBTQ community.
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.
Professor Honored by LGBTQ Caucus
Associate Professor James Martin speaks about his networking caucus and the history of LGBTQ members in the workplace.
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.
Professors Discuss the Role of Faith in Science
Two professors, one from NYU and one from Oxford, discussed their differing views on how religion and science influence day-to-day life.
President Hamilton Starts Monthly Podcast
In “Conversations,” Hamilton will speak with students, alumni and professors he sees as impactful.
Bookstore includEd Program Draws Criticism for Unexpected Bursar Charges
After the includEd program unexpectedly charged students for course materials, the NYU Bookstore extended the program’s opt-out deadline to Thursday.
Board of Trustees to Publish Summaries of Meetings in 2019
The most powerful body within NYU has made steps towards greater transparency.
NYU Appoints New FAS Dean
Antonio Merlo will begin his position this summer.
Another Medical School Offers Free Tuition, in a Different Way
NYU School of Medicine used donor money to go tuition-free last year — a new medical school in California used revenue from its parent company to achieve the same thing.
NYU Administrators Want Amazon Back
In an open letter, President Hamilton and Tandon Dean Kovačević asked Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to reconsider a headquarters in New York City.
Future Labs Talk Focuses on Blockchain
This month’s Tandon’s Future Labs Focus talk spoke about the future of blockchain post-hype.
