University News
Another professor suspended after posts related to Israel-Hamas war
The professor allegedly received an email from the university confirming his suspension on Jan. 29, citing violations of NYU’s non-discrimination policies.
Student gov’t deliberates faculty complaints, initiative fund and new provost
At its first meeting of the semester, the Student Government Assembly discussed students submitting complaints against faculty, updates on its initiative fund and prospects for a new provost.
Former Paris Review editor’s journalism class canceled following WSN inquiry
NYU has canceled former Paris Review editor Lorin Stein’s class, after WSN emailed the university asking about sexual misconduct allegations made against him in 2017.
Mills inducted as fellow of social work honor society, Silver dean named president
President Linda Mills was named a fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Work at a ceremony, where Silver dean Michael Lindsey was also named president of the academy.
Student pushes for class-action status in Law Review suit
An anonymous NYU Law student claiming the school’s journal discriminates on the basis of race and sex in selecting editors wants to bring his lawsuit to class-action status.
NYU’s Oklahoma venture to host students starting spring break
The university’s recently announced social impact program in Tulsa, Oklahoma will house community service-oriented programs and internship opportunities in the coming months.
Renovations to keep an eye out for at Bobst
Following initial renovations last semester, Bobst Library will undergo even more new developments, including the installation of two prayer rooms and additional low sensory spaces.
Professor suspended after criticism of Israel-Hamas war coverage
A professor who received online criticism over his remarks on media coverage of the Israel-Hamas war was recently suspended from his position.
Faculty member robbed near Washington Square Park
A professor was punched and robbed by two individuals near Washington Square Park, after attempting to run away from the suspects.
Administrators stop pro-Palestinian demonstration at Bobst
Around 20 NYU students and faculty gathered in the lobby of Bobst Library to read pro-Palestinian poetry before two university administrators and a group of Campus Safety officers confronted them.
Students receive ‘false’ emails mimicking NYU administration
The university said it is “actively investigating” two messages sent to students, which resemble official NYU emails, that criticize the administration’s response to on-campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
Student robbed outside 1 University Place
The suspects claimed they were in possession of firearms and that they had recently been released from jail.
