University News

NYU Graduate Killed In Kenya Terrorist Attack
A terrorist attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi resulted in the death of over a dozen people, including an NYU alumnus.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• January 20, 2019

NYU Law Faces Backlash After Eliminating Alumni From Listserv
A petition by an NYU Law alumnus to keep the current listserv has garnered over 180 signatures from students and alumni.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi
• January 16, 2019

University Receives Over 84,000 Applications for Class of 2023
Applications to the university have increased for the 12th year in a row.
Meghna Maharishi and Victor Porcelli
• January 7, 2019

University Releases Statement Opposing BDS Resolution
NYU spoke out against a resolution less than a week after it was passed by student government and before it reached the University Senate.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor
• December 11, 2018

University Agrees to Meet Activists’ Demands on Aramark After 155-Hour Occupation
The Incarceration to Education Coalition ended their 155-hour long occupation in Bobst and Kimmel after NYU agreed to meet some of the organization’s demands, but NYU said “the University cannot make pledges that bind its actions in future years.”
Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor
• December 9, 2018

Student Government Passes BDS Resolution After Shouts, Screams and Snaps
Student Senators passed a resolution that would have NYU divest from three companies associated with the Israeli government and institute a “socially responsible” investment policy.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor
• December 6, 2018

Student Government to Vote on BDS Resolution Today
Six students for and against the resolution will voice their thoughts before a vote by secret ballot.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor
• December 6, 2018

IEC Moves Days Long Occupation to Kimmel Stairs
Members of the IEC have now moved their occupation of Bobst to Kimmel, hoping to escalate their protest of NYU’s dining services.
Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor
• December 6, 2018

IEC Continues 40-Hour Sit-In at Bobst
Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor
• December 5, 2018

Realize Israel Video Says Jewish Students Feel ‘Threatened, Attacked’
With an upcoming vote in NYU’s student government on a resolution that has been associated with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, pro-Israel feels under attack.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor
• December 5, 2018

Faculty Discuss NYU’s Ties to Abu Dhabi
Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor
• December 4, 2018

Students Protest NYU’s Involvement in Yemeni Humanitarian Crisis
At a rally held on the Kimmel stairs, 40 protestors called on the university to take steeper action on the war in Yemen.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor
• December 3, 2018



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