University News
Transgender Students’ Deadnames Placed on Kimmel Steps, NYU Begins to Address the Issue
The names were placed on Kimmel’s stairs to thank seniors who donated to the 1831 fund. After complaints by transgender students, the university has offered to replace the names of any affected seniors.
Meghna Maharishi and Victor Porcelli
• May 8, 2019
Sexual Misconduct, Sustainability Addressed by University Senate Resolutions This Year
Four of five resolutions presented to the University Senate during the 2018 to 2019 academic year were passed.
Mansee Khurana, Deputy News Editor
• May 7, 2019
Impact of NYU Divest’s Resolution on University Sustainability Initiatives Remains Unclear
After working with students, faculty and administrators to revise its resolution for months, it is now unclear how much NYU Divest’s decarbonization resolution will impact university policies on sustainability.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor
• May 7, 2019
Over 2,000 People Sign Petition Against Boycott of NYU Tel Aviv
An NYU rabbi started a petition voicing opposition to a resolution by the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis pledging noncooperation with the study away site.
Meghna Maharishi and Victor Porcelli
• May 6, 2019
Use of Program for Food-Insecure Students Spikes This Academic Year
Almost 2,000 students used a food insecurity program this year, up from a few dozen in previous semesters.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• May 6, 2019
Startup That Connects Musicians to Venues Takes Home $20,000 Prize
A CAS senior just took his company to the next level.
Jesse Jimenez, Staff Writer
• May 6, 2019
Survey Shows Men Outnumber Women More Than 2-to-1 Among Tenured Faculty
A survey conducted by the American Association of University Professors showed a lack of tenured women professors at NYU, although the ratio was comparable to peer institutions.
Bethany Allard, Deputy News Editor
• May 6, 2019
March for Science Emphasizes Diversity, Green New Deal
The annual March for Science had all-female keynote speakers and framed the Green New Deal as an opportunity to enact evidence-based policy.
Lachlan Hyatt, Staff Writer
• May 6, 2019
Student Files Lawsuit Against NYU Over Allegedly False Hazing Charges
A student filed a lawsuit against the university in April after the Office of Student Conduct found him and several other members of a fraternity responsible for a hazing incident that burned multiple students. The incident ultimately led the university to ban the fraternity from campus.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor
• May 6, 2019
SGA Supports Measures to Examine NYU’s ‘Ageist’ Policies
The Student Government Assembly passed a letter of support to encourage NYU to adopt policies that accommodate older students.
Bethany Allard, Deputy News Editor
• May 3, 2019
Husband of Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Talks Transitioning to Life on the Campaign Trail
Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of Pete Buttigieg, attended an NYU College Democrats event on Thursday.
Alexandria Johnson, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2019
Department of Social and Cultural Analysis Pledges Noncooperation With NYU Tel Aviv
Citing entry restrictions imposed by the Israeli government, the SCA department voted to boycott NYU Tel Aviv on Thursday.
Meghna Maharishi and Victor Porcelli
• May 2, 2019
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