University News
Former employee sues NYU, alleging racial discrimination in Athletics Department
The plaintiff claimed that he was paid less than other directors in the department because of his race. The university denies the allegations.
NYU researchers measure anti-Asian bias across the country
Researchers at the university found that a state’s party leaning and its population of people of Asian descent are associated with its levels of anti-Asian bias.
NYU breaks ties with athletics director after sexual harassment allegations
Stuart Robinson is no longer employed at NYU, according to an email from an administrator to the athletics department.
NYU Law students demand compensation after bar ruling
Student writers and editors at NYU’s law journals are saying a new resolution from the American Bar Association should grant them credit or monetary compensation for their work, which they have been demanding for months.
Stern announces MBA program at NYU Abu Dhabi
The university announced a partnership between the Stern School of Business and its Abu Dhabi campus, establishing a one-year full-time MBA program beginning January 2025.
Study proposes solutions to housing shortages in big cities
A recent study by NYU and Columbia University researchers suggested that many U.S. office spaces could be converted into affordable housing units.
Course assistants to receive $1.7 million in missing back pay
NYU recently finalized a yearslong grievance with its graduate student union, which demanded over $1 million in backdated hourly pay for hundreds of course assistants.
NYU drops 10 spots in latest US News rankings
The decline comes after significant changes to the report’s methodology from last year.
NYU reaffirms commitment to fossil fuel divestment
The university will avoid direct investments in fossil fuel companies — of which it currently has none — after a push from student activists, building on a previous announcement made in February 2022.
Swipe it Forward returns with new banking system
The student government announced changes to its meal swipe donation initiative, Swipe it Forward, at a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14.
Grossman receives $2 million grant to support addiction prevention services
The funding, which is from the New York state Office of Addiction Services and Supports, will go toward addiction and prevention services at the Grossman School of Medicine.
