University News
Student gov’t expresses concern over NYU silence on Lebanon
NYU’s student government issued a statement condemning the loss of life in Lebanon and criticizing the university for its “lack of acknowledgment” of the ongoing violence.
NYU reasserts its no-guest policy in Bobst Library
The university issued updated signage after students called the library’s guidelines unclear.
Law students threatened with disciplinary action by admin at pro-Palestinian sit-in
The students participated in the sit-in at the NYU Law Library, where administrators and Campus Safety officers told them to leave and photographed their IDs.
Faculty revisit concern over deans’ ‘unchecked, arbitrary power’
NYU’s tenured faculty argued that changes to the faculty handbook don’t allow for fair disciplinary hearings processes.
How SGA’s extra $500,000 is set up to help students
NYU’s student government recently voted on a resolution to make its Initiative Fund more accessible.
NYU’s contract faculty union to begin bargaining this Friday
Union members are calling for the university to implement 13 demands, including improved healthcare, guaranteed job security and limits on workload.
NYU will not provide onsite medication abortions amid statewide trend
Universities state and citywide are taking greater strides than NYU to make abortion pills more accessible for students.
How NYU’s safety report only documents a portion of on-campus crime
The university’s annual report does not include the two most-reported crimes on campus: petty larceny and sexual harassment.
Anti-Zionist Jewish group criticizes NYU ‘restrictions on movement’ at Gaza Solidarity Sukkah
The on-campus group Jews Against Zionism said Campus Safety officers were “increasingly hostile” toward its members at the Tuesday demonstration.
Student gov’t to reintroduce suicide prevention bill
NYU’s Student Government Assembly is calling for universities in New York to broaden their policies, guidelines and training relating to suicide prevention.
Faculty-led panel on free speech relocated after alleged ‘academic freedom violations’
NYU said that the event, which was originally scheduled to take place in Bobst Library, “was never submitted” for approval.
NYU Langone launches high school programs to promote careers in health care
The research center launched nursing and clinical research programs for high schoolers in Brooklyn, with hopes to inspire students to eventually work in these fields.
