War in Gaza
NYU’s Paulson atrium restrictions might violate 2012 legal agreement
University officials insist that the public atrium is not closed — merely temporarily, indefinitely restricted to NYU-only access for security reasons. But potential flaws in their interpretation of a legal document cast doubt on this justification.
Pro-Palestinian activists spray paint NYU subway station
At the start of the university’s Weekend on the Square events, unidentified activists spray painted the Eighth Street-NYU station with the words “FUNDS GENOCIDE” under tiles spelling out “New York University.”
3 professors seek defendant status in antisemitism lawsuit against NYU
The professors are arguing they should be included as defendants in a November lawsuit against the university, which they say poses a direct threat to their First Amendment rights and academic freedom.
Palestinian journalist speaks about first-hand coverage of Israel-Hamas war at panel
Motaz Azaiza joined the Committee to Protect Journalists CEO for the sold-out Gallatin event, which gathered hundreds of students and faculty.
Mills speaks on Israel-Hamas war response, decrease of male students in higher education
NYU president Linda Mills took part in a panel with four other presidents of New York City universities last week, in honor of Women’s History Month.
Over 150 hold demonstration outside Paulson, attempt to enter lobby
The university said a student encouraged a group of non-NYU affiliated protesters to enter the building.
Students protest media coverage of Israel-Hamas war at journalism career fair
A small group of students protested coverage of the war by various news outlets during a career fair hosted by the journalism department.
NYU moves to dismiss antisemitism lawsuit brought by Jewish students
The university called for the lawsuit, which accuses it of indifference toward antisemitic incidents on campus, to be dismissed earlier this month.
Student gov’t passes resolution to reopen Kimmel steps
The resolution will now go to the University Senate Executive Committee, which will decide on next steps.
NYU restricts SJP event access, citing admin concerns of ‘contentious speakers’ on college campuses
The university closed public access to a Students for Justice in Palestine event last week, and a similar event was postponed by another student-led organization earlier this month.
NYU says most conduct cases closed, announces security and outreach updates
Administrators said the university has reviewed more than 70 additional student conduct cases related to on-campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas war, most of which have been processed.
Dozens picket outside Silver Center to demand NYU ‘divest from Israel’
Students from various pro-Palestinian groups on campus picketed outside of the Silver Center to demand that NYU shut down its Tel Aviv site and end any investments in Israel.
