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Student gov’t pushes for NYU to open Kimmel stairs, cut ties with Starbucks
The student government approved two resolutions, one calling for the reopening of the Kimmel Center staircase and another demanding that NYU remove its on-campus Starbucks location.
New School student workers begin strike
The New School’s student workers union began a strike Wednesday, continuing its demands for increased compensation and benefits.
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.
NYU Langone lawsuit over use of purple in competing advertisements dismissed
A New York court dismissed NYU Langone Health’s “confusing” lawsuit against Northwell Health, which accused the medical center of deceiving patients by using a similar shade of purple in its advertisements.
Thousands take to Washington Square to protest for cease-fire in Gaza
Nearly five months after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, thousands of protesters gathered at Washington Square Park to demand a cease-fire.
Student gov’t announces initiative to promote on-campus accessibility measures
The Student Government Assembly announced the start of a new accessibility task force to provide more resources for NYU community members with disabilities.
Contract faculty win union recognition
A majority of contract faculty voted in favor of being represented by Contract Faculty United, meaning the union will now be recognized by NYU.
Ex-NYU finance director pleads guilty in $3.5 million fraud scheme
Cindy Tappe, who worked as an administrator for the university until 2018, will face five years of probation and pay restitution for embezzling around $3.5 million in New York state grants.
Students demand food security measures in petition to Mills
NYU’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America called for the university to change its approach to food insecurity in a petition delivered to administrators.
SGA increases Violet 100 budget to $335,000
NYU’s Student Government Assembly raised its operating budget for the spring spirit week event Violet 100 by around $37,000 this year. The event will use up most of the student government’s $500,000 budget.
Students deliver letter calling for removal of on-campus Starbucks
A group of students delivered a letter for President Linda Mills demanding that the university cut its ties with the on-campus Starbucks location due to its alleged labor union violations.
Facing financial need: NYU’s approach to reducing its price tag
In 2010, the university began to focus more on affordability and accessibility as a key part of its financial aid goals. Since then, NYU has made several changes to help curb the cost of attendance.
