University News
‘You Can Be Detained for Anything’: Academics Discuss Protecting Academic Freedom Abroad
In light of his sentencing in the UAE, U.K. postgraduate student Matthew Hedges and other academics advocated for increased protections for academic freedom at an NYU talk.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor
• Apr 10, 2019
NYU Expands on Mercer Street, Renovates Playground Along the Way
NYU has pledged $380,000 to renovate Mercer Street playground as part of its initiative to enhance the communities it impacts while expanding into Greenwich Village.
Bethany Allard, Staff Writer
• Apr 9, 2019
NYU Names Poet Elizabeth Alexander as 2019 Commencement Speaker
The poet who spoke at former President Barack Obama’s inauguration will speak at the 2019 commencement ceremony.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• Apr 8, 2019
Green Grants Fund Sustainable Menstrual Products, Film Sets
This year, the Office of Sustainability awarded six Green Grants to students and faculty who plan to develop campus-wide, environmental-focused projects.
Alexandria Johnson, Staff Writer
• Apr 8, 2019
Bronx Prep School Encourages Black Students to Excel
Gallatin senior A’nisa Megginson has been donating the proceeds of her Stay Woke &
Meditate club to her former elementary school, The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School, which features a curriculum geared toward helping black students excel in any field.
Emily Mason, Deputy News Editor
• Apr 7, 2019
NYU Loses Lawsuit to Insurer Over Flood Damage Caused By Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy caused damage to NYU School of Medicine and NYU Langone. After years of litigation, NYU plans to appeal a lawsuit requesting more money from the insurer for the damages.
Lachlan Hyatt, Staff Writer
• Apr 5, 2019
No Protests Held for Steinhardt Name Change, Despite Student Support
After Michael Steinhardt was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women, students question having a school named after him.
Bethany Allard, Staff Writer
• Apr 5, 2019
Tandon Professor Inducted Into Bioengineering Elite
Professor Jin Kim Montclare discussed her election into the prestigious American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows.
Mansee Khurana, Deputy News Editor
• Apr 5, 2019
Plaque Honoring Black and Brown Coalition to be Installed in CMEP Lounge
The SGA Diversity Committee has been working to put up a plaque in the CMEP lounge to honor the group that fought for its creation.
Emily Mason, Deputy News Editor
• Apr 3, 2019
Hamilton Highlights International, Study Away Wellness at Town Hall
Student and administrator panelists discussed wellness at NYU, focusing on the difficulties students experiencing different cultures may face.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• Apr 2, 2019
Continue the Fight 50 Years After Stonewall, Activists Urge
A variety of LGBTQ activists said it is important to maintain an adversarial relationship with those in power who do not support equality.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi
• Apr 2, 2019
Students Say New Dining Service Provider, Same Problems
Students don’t understand why NYU decided to switch to Compass Group for dining services because, like Aramark, Compass Group also has connections to prisons.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor
• Apr 1, 2019
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