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Dozens protest NYU response to College Republicans’ anti-immigration panel
Demonstrators marched around Washington Square Park to advocate for the university to condemn last week’s canceled event, which had been set to feature three right-wing influencers.
FAS dean on stepping down to lead Drexel
Antonio Merlo, who leads NYU’s Arts & Science unit, spoke to WSN about his career before and at the university and why he’s leaving the role to serve as Drexel Univeristy’s next president.
Editorial: NYU is failing to protect the safety of its applicants
Since the university’s data breach exposed personal data of over 3 million applicants, NYU hasn’t substantially addressed privacy concerns and the attack’s racist messaging.
‘Just too complicated’: NYU Langone pauses plans for $3 billion Nassau County hospital
The decision to pause plans for a medical center at Nassau Community College has faced backlash from city officials who claim they were “excluded” from the decision-making process.
NYU cancels College Republicans event after panelist requests ‘armed security’
Thousands signed a petition criticizing the panel, titled “Immigrant Invasion,” which was set to feature influencers known for “white supremacist, xenophobic and hateful rhetoric.”
‘Some’ students and faculty affected by visa revocations, Mills says
The email comes after at least one adjunct faculty member’s visa was terminated and several NYU affiliates were named on a list allegedly sent to the Department of State.
Mills ‘stunned’ days after Muslim prayer room desecration
President Linda Mills said she plans to bolster security for on-campus prayer rooms and issue the university’s “most severe sanctions” after a Muslim prayer room in Bobst Library was vandalized on Thursday.
Stern names renowned Harvard professor as new dean
Bharat Anand, whose work has focused heavily on digital business strategy, will step into the role this August following a yearlong search.
Muslim prayer room vandalized, prompts hate crime investigation
NYU is investigating the incident, which took place just days after Eid celebrations, as a hate crime and act of Islamophobia.
NYU Langone cancels ‘anti-governmental’ humanitarian presentation
A former head of Doctors Without Borders was set to give a speech that mentioned humanitarian casualties in Gaza and the effects of federal funding cuts.
‘I got crucified’: Kaya Walker on her resignation from the College Republicans
The former president of the NYU College Republicans spoke with WSN to share her perspective on the media-crazed Barron Trump comment controversy.
Professors sue Trump over crackdown on pro-Palestinian dissent
The group of faculty at NYU are accusing the federal government of violating the First Amendment by arresting noncitizen students and faculty for their speech against Israel’s ongoing siege in Gaza.
