University News
Student-led initiative expands dental dam access
Dental dams, which protect against sexually transmitted infections, will be more available in residence halls due to the advocacy of a group within NYU’s Amnesty International chapter.
Hundreds gather at NYU vigil for Ukraine
Members of the university community crowded the steps of the Kimmel Center for University Life to show support for Ukraine at a vigil on Monday, Feb. 28.
2 more students allege NYU mishandled campus attacks
After reports of four students being assaulted on campus in February, two more victims have come forward to describe recent attacks that they say were mishandled by Campus Safety.
NYU announces relocation plans for some buildings and student housing
The university will move various programs and student residence halls between 2022 and 2024 due to the end of the Puck Building’s lease and the construction of 181 Mercer.
8 buildings left unguarded on nights, weekends as NYU cuts Campus Safety overtime
The decrease in hours — which has left guard posts unstaffed at nights and on weekends — has raised concerns about trespassing, COVID-19 protocol enforcement and access to student resources.
Swipe it Forward meal donation program returns to dining halls
Students can once again ask for a free meal swipe at select NYU dining halls after the Swipe it Forward program resumed on Feb. 21.
Swastika found outside NYU building last week
After the graffiti was spotted outside of the Tisch School of the Arts building on Feb. 16, Jewish student leaders are calling on the university for a more comprehensive response.
Student gov’t passes resolution to elect its chairperson by student vote
The Student Government Assembly democratized its selection process to include increased student participation at its latest meeting on Feb. 17.
Assaulted student says he was dismissed by NYU Campus Safety
Four NYU students were attacked near Washington Square in the past two weeks. The most recent victim said Campus Safety initially downplayed his assault.
Fabienne Doucet becomes first Black woman to lead a Steinhardt research center
Fabienne Doucet focuses on mentorship and community as the new director of NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools.
A conversation with incoming NYU Silver dean Michael Lindsey
Michael Lindsey, an NYU professor of poverty studies, plans to apply his background in mental health to his new role.
NYU campus safety hires new administrator
Patricia McSteen, Ohio University’s former dean of students, will join the campus safety department next week to bolster community outreach.
