University News
SGA pushing for statewide suicide prevention policies in universities
The student government is working with other student leaders in New York state to introduce a bill that would require universities to implement certain suicide prevention measures if passed.
NYU considers reinstating standardized testing requirement
The announcement comes after some universities reinstated standardized testing requirements, citing that test-optional policies could disadvantage lower-income students.
NYU Langone calls claims of withholding millions in tax breaks ‘disappointing’
A report released by the Lown Institute claimed that NYU Langone Health retained over $220 million in tax breaks meant to benefit community health.
‘It’s better than nothing’: NYU partially reopens Kimmel stairs
The university reopened a section of the Kimmel stairs this week, five months after closing it due to heightened protest activity near campus.
SBA announces elections to replace members after resignation
The elections come after all members of the law school’s Student Bar Association stepped down last semester following comments on the Israel-Hamas war made by the group’s former president in a newsletter.
Hundreds gather to commemorate 113th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
NYU community members honored the lives lost during the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire at New York City’s commemoration yesterday.
NYU moves to dismiss antisemitism lawsuit brought by Jewish students
The university called for the lawsuit, which accuses it of indifference toward antisemitic incidents on campus, to be dismissed earlier this month.
Grossman alum donates $15 million in research funding to NYU Langone
Wendy and Wayne Holman, the latter of whom is a graduate of NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine, gifted the university’s medical center with its largest-ever donation from an alumnus.
Student gov’t passes resolution to reopen Kimmel steps
The resolution will now go to the University Senate Executive Committee, which will decide on next steps.
NYU restricts SJP event access, citing admin concerns of ‘contentious speakers’ on college campuses
The university closed public access to a Students for Justice in Palestine event last week, and a similar event was postponed by another student-led organization earlier this month.
STAT Madness 2024 begins, with 3 NYU studies competing
The annual research competition, which selects dozens of competitors from various universities, began at the start of the month.
NYU says most conduct cases closed, announces security and outreach updates
Administrators said the university has reviewed more than 70 additional student conduct cases related to on-campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas war, most of which have been processed.
