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NYU Abu Dhabi students raise concerns over alleged dress code

Some students at NYU Abu Dhabi are criticizing what they say are policies regarding cross-dressing on campus. The university has denied that a dress code exists at the site, but said it must comply with Emirati law in its operations.
Krish Dev and Stephanie Sun November 14, 2023

An alleged dress code at NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus has confused and frustrated students, who feel they were not properly informed of conduct expectations at the site. The university...

People are kneeling and standing on blue carpeting, holding blue and white signs that read ‘U.A.W.’ There is a white banner behind them that reads ‘N.Y.U. Researchers United-U.A.W.,’ and a sign held by a woman sitting in the front that reads, ‘N.Y.U. Contract Faculty Stand in Solidarity!’

NYU denies recognition to researchers’ union

In a recent letter, the university said it is “unable to voluntarily recognize” the recently-formed researchers union as an official on-campus labor group.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor November 13, 2023

NYU said it is “unable to voluntarily recognize” NYU Researchers United, the union representing more than 2,000 researchers at the university, in a letter to the group this...

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Student gov’t proposals call on NYU to condemn on-campus support for terrorism and protect pro-Palestinian speech

The two resolutions were proposed at a student government meeting, with one demanding that NYU leadership protect pro-Palestinian speech and another condemning on-campus support for terrorism amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor November 10, 2023

Members of the student government proposed two new resolutions — one calling for the university to “reaffirm protection” for pro-Palestinian speech and another condemning...

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U.S. State Department official discusses media and diplomacy at roundtable discussion

The head of the Bureau of Global Public Affairs spoke to students and faculty at the Tisch School of the Arts about the intersection between entertainment and diplomacy.
Ania Keenan, Features Editor November 9, 2023

A U.S. State Department official spoke with students and faculty in NYU’s dramatic writing department about how to use creative writing techniques to communicate diplomacy to...

An N.Y.P.D. police vehicle parks in front of N.Y.U's Bobst Library. An N.Y.U. campus safety vehicle is passing by the N.Y.P.D. vehicle.

Student detained by police after physical altercation during pro-Israeli sit-in

An NYU student and a visitor to the university were caught in a physical altercation at Bobst Library Tuesday afternoon, during a pro-Israeli sit-in. The perpetrator, another student, was detained by police after the incident.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor November 8, 2023

A male student was detained by police after initiating a physical altercation with a female student and a visitor to NYU at Bobst Library on Tuesday afternoon, during a pro-Israeli...

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Nursing school ends $150 absence fee for students

Students at NYU’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing are no longer required to pay a fee for missing clinical practice sessions following student objections last semester.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor November 7, 2023

Nursing students at NYU are no longer required to pay a $150 fee for missing clinical practice sessions, according to the university. The change comes after a student-led petition...

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Lockdown lifted after shots fired near Tandon

The university reported that shots were fired near its Brooklyn campus Monday afternoon before issuing an all-clear in an emergency alert to the NYU community. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah November 6, 2023

NYU issued an all-clear following reports of shots fired near 1 MetroTech Center in Brooklyn, near the Tandon School of Engineering. The New York City Police Department has lifted...

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NYU Langone physician facing termination after reposting pro-Palestinian content

A petition to reinstate the physician began circulating online soon after the medical center removed him from residency for posting content in support of Palestinian resistance on his private Instagram account.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor November 6, 2023

A physician at NYU Langone Health is facing termination from his residency program after reposting a message encouraging Palestinian resistance on his private Instagram account...

Two Palestinian flags as well as a brown sign that reads, “NO PEACE ON STOLEN LAND,” in front of Bobst Library, which is a rust-colored building.

NYU rejects student demands to shut down Tel Aviv site at Bobst protest

Student groups protested outside Bobst Library on Thursday, calling for NYU to shut down its study abroad program in Tel Aviv.
Ania Keenan, Features Editor November 3, 2023

Around 100 students and faculty gathered outside Bobst Library on Thursday, calling on NYU to shut down its study abroad program in Tel Aviv and divest from companies and weapons...

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NYU Tel Aviv students continue classes remotely with potential return in spring

Following the start of the Israel-Hamas war, students at NYU’s program in Tel Aviv have been continuing classes online from either Manhattan, Abu Dhabi or their homes.
Elle Liu, Contributing Writer November 2, 2023

Students who were studying abroad at NYU Tel Aviv will complete the rest of the semester online due to safety concerns in the region over the Israel-Hamas war. The university said...

An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”.

Intruder arrested after entering Rubin Hall, Bronfman Center

Just one day after an intrusion at Third Avenue North residence hall, a different individual broke into Rubin Hall and the Bronfman Center.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor October 31, 2023

An intruder entered the first floor of the Bronfman Center on Tuesday after trespassing into Rubin Hall, and was then arrested by the New York City Police Department, according...

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NYU named twice in U.S. Senate resolution on Israel-Hamas war

A Senate resolution cited NYU when condemning what it called “antisemitic student activities” on college campuses throughout the country.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor October 31, 2023

The U.S. Senate named NYU twice in an Oct. 18 resolution condemning “antisemitic student activities” across college campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war. The resolution accused...