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Students Create Mutual Aid Network to Help Those Affected by Pandemic
Students created an Instagram mutual aid network for students to provide or request resources such as groceries, housing and general assistance during the pandemic.
NYU Testing Requirements Remain Unchanged for Class of 2025
NYU plans to continue requiring standardized tests for future applications despite COVID-19 complications.
Teaching Assistants Plan a ‘Sick-Out’ Strike
Members of Sick-Out NYU plan to take a three-day strike to advocate for graduate students’ rights during the pandemic.
Students Voice Concern Over NYU Pandemic Response
During a virtual town hall organized by Students Demanding Care, students criticized NYU’s handling of COVID-19 and demanded the university take more concrete action regarding emergency aid and tuition.
181 Mercer Street Construction Resumes
Despite complaints from locals and community organizations, NYU continues construction at 181 Mercer Street after the state allowed construction projects for schools to be considered essential.
Tisch Parent Sues NYU for Tuition
NYU is the latest university in New York City to be sued for tuition money back.
NYU Pledges Housing Refunds If Fall Goes Remote
An email was sent out about housing deposit refunds if in-person classes do not resume in the fall semester as well as other housing information.
NYU Student Belongings Returned and Damaged
This Tisch senior thought his belongings were safely stored in his former Carlyle Court dorm room, until he was surprised with the severely damaged boxes on his doorstep.
University-Wide Email Leaves Students With More Questions Than Answers
In another community-wide email, university administrators detailed costs faced during the pandemic as well as how the university plans to proceed at this time.
Faculty Demand Support For Graduate Students
Faculty members in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis and the Department of English have sent letters to the administration asking for extensions of graduate student funding.
Student Government Condemns Department of Education’s Anti-DACA Policy
In a letter from the Student Government Assembly on Friday, April 24, the U.S. Department of Education was criticized by the organization for its new CARES Act guidelines, which bar undocumented immigrants from receiving emergency aid.
