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Professor Avital Ronell to Teach a Course in Fall 2020
German and Comparative Literature Professor Avital Ronell, who was found guilty of sexually harassing her graduate advisee through a Title IX investigation, is returning to campus to teach a graduate course for Fall 2020.
Some NYU Medical Students Will Graduate Early to Fight Coronavirus
The NYU Grossman School of Medicine gave medical students the option to graduate early to assist in the fight against the coronavirus, the school announced on Wednesday.
2020 Commencement Postponed Due to COVID-19
An email sent to students by President Andrew Hamilton on Wednesday, March 25 announced that NYU would put off the All-University commencement ceremony until further notice.
University Announces More COVID-19 Cases, Delays in Returning Students’ Belongings
NYU announced two dozen cases of COVID-19 within the NYU community and that students who left items in their dorm room after an abrupt move-out notice should not expect their belongings to be shipped to them in the near future.
Election Day Resolution Struck Down For Now
After the Student Government Assembly expressed unanimous support for a resolution that could make Election Day a university holiday, the Senate of Academic Affairs Committee did not approve the resolution in its current form.
Coronavirus Outbreak Resources for the NYU Community
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a lot of information can get lost in the panic. WSN has compiled a list of resources that could possibly be of use to the NYU community. Email [email protected] to help expand this list.
NYUAD Students Confident in Campus’ Response to Coronavirus
NYUAD students feel reassured by its administration following the closures of all of NYU’s global sites.
NYU Schools Update Pass/Fail Policies in Response to Coronavirus
Several NYU schools are offering expanded pass/fail options for students in response to concerns surrounding the transition to remote instruction.
Multiple Tisch Community Members Test Positive for COVID-19
An email from Tisch School of the Arts Dean Allyson Green notified the school’s community members of several individuals testing positive for COVID-19, but did not state how many nor the last time they may have been on campus.
NYU Dorms May House Coronavirus Patients
Vice President of Student Affairs Marc Wais sent an email on Tuesday, March 17 opening up the possibility of NYU’s residence halls being used as surplus hospital beds.
NYU’s Final Study Abroad Sites Close
NYU Sydney and NYU Accra will cease in-person academic programs for the remainder of the semester. NYU Abu Dhabi is the last global campus to remain open.
Dorm Closures Leave Residents with Little Support
NYU hall residents react to New York dorm closures.
