University News
What the Supreme Court’s impending affirmative action decision means for NYU
NYU and other universities may be prohibited from considering race in admissions decisions after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on two cases next June.
Adjunct union reaches tentative contract with NYU
After a marathon bargaining session, the union representing adjunct faculty has reached a tentative agreement with the university. If ratified, the new contract promises higher compensation, administrative pay and other employment benefits.
The NYU adjunct union contract expires tonight. Here’s what may happen next.
The university’s adjunct faculty contract will expire at midnight on Oct. 31. A strike has been authorized, but it is only one of multiple possible outcomes for the labor dispute.
Muslim student orgs raise thousands for Pakistan flood relief
Several Muslim student organizations at NYU hosted Charity Week, an international initiative geared toward assisting children in need around the world, from Monday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 30.
‘A slap in the face’: Outrage after ICE lawyers invited to NYU Law event
After the NYU School of Law announced an event featuring two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorneys, students have signed a petition in protest.
Swipe it Forward meal donation returns, undeterred by red tape
The student-led initiative seeks to combat food insecurity, but its launch has seen NYU Eats struggle to cooperate with the student government.
Narcan coming to city bars and clubs, but access at NYU more limited
As Narcan becomes available at nightlife establishments, NYU students are calling for the drug to be more accessible on campus.
Former Black Panthers discuss party history at book launch
Former members of the Black Panther Party reflected on their time with the party at an NYU panel and book launch on Monday, Oct. 24.
Safe Ride to start an hour earlier
The university’s shuttle program will now begin providing rides within Manhattan at 11 p.m., one hour earlier than previously offered.
Adjuncts authorize strike
Negotiations over a new contract for adjuncts, which have been ongoing since this spring, have not resulted in an agreement.
Student reports sexual assault in NYU Dentistry building
The incident occurred on Thursday, Oct. 20, and the Department of Campus Safety has not yet identified the perpetrator.
Faculty demand investigation into Maitland Jones Jr. firing
A council of contract faculty is asking NYU administrators to reopen the case of the former organic chemistry professor’s termination.
