Gould Plaza wall down, 2 years later
The plaza — now home to skylight windows, trees and outdoor chairs and tables — was barricaded in April 2024 after hundreds staged a pro-Palestinian encampment on it.
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Anti-Zionist Jewish students call to shut down NYU Hillel
NYU’s chapter of Jews Against Zionism joined a nationwide campaign demanding a boycott of Hillel International, citing its collaboration with the Israeli Defense Forces.
NYU Abu Dhabi to hold in-person commencement
The ceremony will take place at an arena in Abu Dhabi, after the campus closed for two weeks amid Iranian strike threats.
NYU orgs join thousands for May Day protests
Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke at International Workers’ Day demonstrations in Washington Square Park, before the unions and advocacy groups marched to Foley Square.
Stern professor, psychologist Jonathan Haidt to speak at all-university commencement
The best-selling author — one of four honorary degree recipients — has faced criticism for denouncing “wokeism” on college campuses.
Students urge NYU cut contracts with ICE-affiliated hotel, transportation companies
As part of its latest campaign, Students for International Labor Solidarity is denouncing NYU’s ties with Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Professor bashes pre-recorded grad speeches at Asian affinity celebration
During his Monday night speech, CAS professor Michael Salgarolo criticized the university’s suspension of live graduation speeches and its handling of pro-Palestinian student demonstrations.
NYU investigates student group that hosted anarchist, anti-Israel speaker
A university spokesperson said that Shut it Down NYU “simply lied” about NYU’s involvement in its event featuring former Columbia professor Mohamed Abdou.
Adjunct faculty rally for paid family leave
Joined by a slate of local politicians, professors shared testimonies and demanded NYU implements paid family leave policies starting in the fall.
Pro-Israel student rave disrupted by ultra-Orthodox Jews
While members of Students Supporting Israel moshed to electronic music in Washington Square Park, around three dozen protesters chanted and waved Palestinian flags.
