University News
Students citywide protest property tax breaks for NYU, Columbia
City politicians joined students to advocate for a bill that would redirect $321 million from the universities’ annual tax cuts to fund public institutions.
TAs to receive compensation for attending lectures
NYU owes hundreds of student workers from the last four semesters additional payments, with many missing over $1,000 in back pay.
Student gov’t on upholding ‘mutual respect’ on campus post-election
In a statement, the Student Government Assembly directed students to upcoming events where they can “actively engage in the civic process” following the election.
NYU Langone holds nation’s lowest heart attack mortality rate
Directors at the medical center said NYU Langone Health took a holistic approach to cardiology care to achieve its 7.7% mortality rate for heart attack patients.
Admins talk Trump win at University Senate, while students protest NYU ties to Israel
As members of NYU’s administration discussed how Donald Trump’s victory could impact higher education, dozens of pro-Palestinian students protested the university’s ties to Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
‘Where’s the progress?’: NYU students react to Trump victory
Students from the university’s Washington Square and Brooklyn campuses spoke to WSN about their thoughts on the presidential election’s outcome.
Tenured faculty call for transparency in disciplinary action proceedings
The group is waiting for Provost Georgina Dopico to respond to its request for more say in determining sanctions.
NYU says it practices ‘restraint’ from speaking on social and political matters
Amid a nationwide trend toward institutional neutrality, the university instead aims to strike a “careful balance” and speak only when it “must.”
NYU hosts 6 voting sites this election
New York residents are assigned to their nearest polling location — and for some students, it might be their dorm building.
Contract faculty union concludes initial negotiations with administration
The bargaining session came one day after New York City politicians joined dozens of students and faculty in a rally commending the union’s recognition.
NYU, UC Berkeley activists criticize crackdown on free speech at college campuses
At the event, panelists condemned the arrests of pro-Palestinian student protesters on U.S. college campuses.
Login delays no longer, following student backlash
Administrators said they will “revisit” the university’s approach to non-discrimination training.
