University News
Student Government Assembly Chair Resigns Over Conflicting Statement, Relationship Between the NYPD and NYU Public Safety Remains Unclear
Student Government Assembly Chairperson Raj Kittusamy resigned just over two weeks into his term after releasing a statement which appeared to call for increased university ties to the NYPD.
Fraternity Suspended After Racist Messages Leaked Amid Nationwide Anti-Racist Protests
Lambda Phi Epsilon has been suspended after screenshots of several members' messages in a private group chat were shared on Twitter.
Senior Associate VP for Student Affairs Tom Ellett Responds to Reports of Mistreatment, Exploitation and Lack of Transparency by Former RAs
As he departs in his capacity of overseeing the university's Residential Assistants, WSN spoke with Senior Associate VP Tom Ellet, as well as former RAs, about their complaints regarding the position.
Senior Associate VP for Student Affairs Tom Ellett Departs NYU After 19 Years
Ellett is retiring from NYU and joining Quinnipiac University as their Chief Student Experience Officer.
NYU’s Class of 2020 Graduates Over Livestream
This year’s graduation ceremony was held over a 25-minute pre-edited video. In his initial email postponing the in-person ceremony President Hamilton stated the university would hold one eventually, although the details still remain unclear.
NYU Announces Intent to Return to In Person Classes in the Fall
Provost Katherine Fleming described tentative plans to resume in person classes for the fall semester.
CARES Act Funding ‘Yet to be Received,’ NYU Shanghai Returns and an Uncertain Fall Semester Remains
The email sent by NYU senior leadership announced plans to allocate all of the CARES act funding to the emergency relief fund and for displaced students in the fall.
Students Create Mutual Aid Network to Help Those Affected by Pandemic
Students created an Instagram mutual aid network for students to provide or request resources such as groceries, housing and general assistance during the pandemic.
NYU Testing Requirements Remain Unchanged for Class of 2025
NYU plans to continue requiring standardized tests for future applications despite COVID-19 complications.
Three NYU Professors Inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences elected three NYU professors as fellows on Thursday, April 23.
Teaching Assistants Plan a ‘Sick-Out’ Strike
Members of Sick-Out NYU plan to take a three-day strike to advocate for graduate students’ rights during the pandemic.
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.
