University News
Dorm intruder caught at Third North, escorted to nearby hospital
A trespasser unaffiliated with NYU bypassed security and entered an unlocked dorm at Third Avenue North residence hall Sunday night before being removed from the scene by police and Campus Safety officers.
NYU researchers call for union recognition at Bobst
Researchers at the university outlined their demands in a letter to NYU president Linda Mills, marking their first official request for unionization to the university.
Violets victorious as NYU’s mascot, WSN survey finds
Most students and faculty agreed that NYU’s mascot should be the Violets, not the Bobcats.
CAS debuts new environmental humanities minor
The new offering, which was announced on Wednesday, will be open to students in all schools.
Students and faculty demand support for Jewish students at WSP protest
Hundreds of students and faculty gathered in Washington Square Park on Thursday to demand greater university support for Jewish students amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Housing overflows returned to NYU, despite additional residence hall
This year was the latest where the university moved some students to temporary housing to alleviate overflow in its on-campus housing system.
NYU announces uptick in Campus Safety and NYPD presence, addresses safety concerns
In an email to students yesterday morning, NYU president Linda Mills announced an increase in Campus Safety and police presence on campus to combat students’ safety concerns amid growing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
Students and faculty walk out, demand NYU cut ties with Israel
On-campus student and faculty groups participated in a pro-Palestinian walkout at Washington Square Park on Wednesday, calling for NYU to end its operations in Israel.
HR dismissed complaints about former athletics director, sources say
A human resources representative at NYU’s athletics department allegedly told multiple staff members to “just suck it up” when they brought sexual harassment and misconduct complaints against the department’s former director.
NYU announces Center for Indigenous Studies, will establish new major
The university’s new center, which is slated to open in spring 2024, will provide a dedicated space for Indigenous students on campus and launch an Indigenous Studies major.
Bobst Library to undergo more renovations in coming months
The library’s newly designed ground floor was revealed to the NYU community last week, with more changes, including a coffee shop and new carpeting, to come within the next few months.
