University News
Students Voice Concern Over NYU Pandemic Response
During a virtual town hall organized by Students Demanding Care, students criticized NYU’s handling of COVID-19 and demanded the university take more concrete action regarding emergency aid and tuition.
181 Mercer Street Construction Resumes
Despite complaints from locals and community organizations, NYU continues construction at 181 Mercer Street after the state allowed construction projects for schools to be considered essential.
Tisch Parent Sues NYU for Tuition
NYU is the latest university in New York City to be sued for tuition money back.
NYU Pledges Housing Refunds If Fall Goes Remote
An email was sent out about housing deposit refunds if in-person classes do not resume in the fall semester as well as other housing information.
NYU Student Belongings Returned and Damaged
This Tisch senior thought his belongings were safely stored in his former Carlyle Court dorm room, until he was surprised with the severely damaged boxes on his doorstep.
University-Wide Email Leaves Students With More Questions Than Answers
In another community-wide email, university administrators detailed costs faced during the pandemic as well as how the university plans to proceed at this time.
NYU Community Members Demand NYC Education Reform Amid COVID-19
Students came together with activists and educators to create a space for discussion and planning the next steps in fighting inequitable education amid the pandemic.
NYU Marron Institute Recommends Prisoners’ Early Release to Prevent COVID-19 Spread
NYU’s Marron Institute of Urban Management issued a report making recommendations to allow the release of at-risk prisoners early to flatten the curve within correctional facilities and aid their transition back to society.
NYU College of Dentistry Rejects Pass/Fail
NYU Dentistry students say that the decision supports cheating and illegitimate grades.
Student Organizations Put $75,000 Toward COVID-19 Emergency Relief
The Student Government Assembly, Program Board and Student Activities Boards have transferred a total of $75,000 from their budgets — money that was initially allotted for programming — to NYU’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.
Panelists Say COVID-19 Has Disproportionate Effects on African American Communities
GPH and NYU’s John Brademas Center organized a webinar discussing the discriminating impact of pandemics on vulnerable communities.
NYU School of Law Shifts to Mandatory Pass/Fail
After NYU School of Law supported the implementation of mandatory pass/fail policy, the administration put it into place, making grading for nearly all courses pass/fail.
