University News
Stolen mezuzah ‘voluntarily’ returned
The university said it is no longer investigating Saturday's incident as an antisemitic hate crime.
Student reports stolen mezuzah, to be investigated as antisemitic hate crime
The student was given a new mezuzah from the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life after the incident was reported to NYU’s Campus Safety department.
Kimmel staircase ‘seating pods’ open to students, nearly 2 years after closure
The new seating spaces, announced last semester, were part of a plan to renovate the staircase due to concerns of protest activity, inaccessibility and security.
Founding director of Abu Dhabi theater program to lead Tisch
Rubén Polendo reflected on his 16 years as an NYU professor and administrator and outlined his goals of ‘community building’ two weeks after taking office as dean of the Tisch School of the Arts.
Former science dean to interimly oversee all Arts & Science programming
Michael Purugganan told WSN about his goals to protect student and faculty research amid federal funding cuts in a position that feels like ‘giving back.’
Summer recap: What you missed at NYU over the past few months
A new degree program with the London School of Economics, a petition signed by more than 1,600 alumni and more summer news to get you up-to-date.
Longtime voice of NYU to retire after 29 years
University spokesperson John Beckman will retire at the end of 2025, four months after vice president for government relations Kyle Kimball is slated to leave NYU.
18 alumni take home Tony Awards
NYU alumni scored 22 awards in seven categories at this year’s ceremony, including best play and best new musical.
NYU withholds diploma of Gallatin graduate who condemned ‘genocide currently occurring’ in Gaza
Several student, faculty, alumni and civil rights groups have criticized NYU for its decision to withhold the graduate’s diploma, accusing the university of violating academic freedom.
Mills booed again as graduates walk out at 2025 commencement
As President Linda Mills began her commencement remarks at Yankee Stadium, graduates walked out of the venue in dissent.
Molly Shannon gives stand-up-style speech at commencement
Most known for her six years on “Saturday Night Live,” the Primetime Emmy-nominated actress and Tisch alum walked the audience through her years searching for work and encouraged graduates to persevere through failures.
2025 commencement: All-university exercises begin at Yankee Stadium
Tens of thousands of graduating students and guests are set to celebrate NYU’s 192nd commencement ceremony amid a national crackdown on higher education.
