University News
Alumni Hall, 4 other NYU buildings receive false bomb threat
The dorm’s residents were told to evacuate the building last night after the Department of Campus Safety received a false bomb threat targeting five locations on campus.
Tandon, FDNY to shorten emergency response times with AI
The project, led by Tandon professor Joseph Chow, aims to improve urban congestion with artificial intelligence.
Watchdog org. claims NYU violated policy in faculty suspension
The free speech group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sent a letter to President Linda Mills accusing the university of violating its faculty handbook in its suspension of Gallatin professor Amin Husain.
Stern dean appointed to new administrative role
After nearly 30 years of working at the school, Stern dean Raghu Sundaram will begin a new position as NYU’s senior vice chancellor and head of global strategy this summer.
Langone Long Island Hospital invests $6 million to upgrade postpartum units
The upgraded units will feature single-occupancy rooms with private showers and bathrooms, along with a renovated staff lounge.
NYU to help create center for diabetes research with $13 million grant
The center, which will focus on diabetes research tailored toward marginalized communities, will begin its programs this coming fall.
New Grossman study looks at how the brain responds to attacks
An NYU Grossman School of Medicine study found that mice’s responses to attacks could be similar to human tendencies to self-isolate.
NYU says Kimmel stairs closed due to ‘protest activity’
Months after NYU closed the Grand Staircase in the Kimmel Center for University Life, the university said the area was closed for student safety reasons.
NYU chief of staff to step down later this month
The university confirmed that President Linda Mills’ chief of staff will resign after just seven months in the position.
Langone purchases $33 million building in Florida
The new building will expand NYU Langone Health’s presence in Florida, where it will now have four locations.
Faculty share provost preferences at engagement sessions
The search committee for the university’s new provost said it hopes to suggest candidates to President Linda Mills by the end of the spring semester.
Student assaulted outside Palladium Hall
The student and two others were walking past the Trader Joe’s on 14th Street when they were caught in a physical altercation with three suspects and punched in the face.
