University News
NYU Shanghai receives record number of applicants for class of 2029
The upward trend stands out against a national decline in student interests in studying abroad in China.
Students condemn NYU Langone’s silence on gender-affirming care
A conglomerate of LGBTQ+ organizations on campus rallied in Washington Square Park, calling for the university to bolster its support for transgender students.
NYU appoints Title VI coordinator as Trump cracks down on Columbia
The appointee, who served as a lawyer for the U.S. Department of Education, has previously drafted letters referencing complaints that alleged religious discrimination, disability discrimination and sexual harassment against the university.
RA union begins bargaining negotiations with NYU
The union is fighting to change how resident assistants are compensated, arguing that on-campus housing is necessary for their jobs and should not count as payment.
City Council candidates take on student questions at NYU Dems forum
Four Democrats running to represent lower Manhattan discussed affordable housing, NYU’s tax breaks and congestion pricing at a panel hosted by the NYU College Democrats.
‘It’s a betrayal’: Hundreds demand NYU revoke latest series of suspensions
An international student, among three recently suspended graduated student workers, is reportedly under threat of losing their visa after participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in December, according to a petition from NYU’s graduate student union.
Researchers protest Trump cuts to funding in Washington Square Park
Hundreds gathered in the park to advocate for scientific advancement and condemn the Trump administration’s attack on federal research funding.
Anti-Trump agitator crashes climate town hall
The event featured six mayoral candidates who discussed prospective environmental policies at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts.
Law student, faculty groups challenge legality of Bobst sit-in sanctions
Letters to administrators argued that disciplinary action taken against law students violated university policy and freedom of speech.
NYU bars 20-plus law students from Bobst after pro-Palestinian sit-in
Participants in the demonstration said they were unable to access other campus buildings after holding an eight-hour sit-in outside President Linda Mills’ office on the library’s top floor.
Nurses call off strike, reach contract with NYU Langone
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn will hire 100 more nurses after staff members filed thousands of grievances concerning understaffing at the hospital over the past three years.
NYU Shanghai moves commencement from grand theater to campus lawn
Members of the campus community said they were concerned at the prospect of relocating the ceremony, with some students worried about the smaller venue and summer heat.
