NYU: Greenhouse emissions halved by 2025, carbon neutral by 2040
NYU administrators provided updates on the university’s efforts to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions at its second annual State of Sustainability address.
Gabriel Hawthorne, Deputy News Editor
The Soapbox: Growing opposition challenges global leaders’ expanding power
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
East Village rally protests destruction of houseless communities
New York residents protested the citywide sweeps and demanded that Mayor Eric Adams provide community-controlled housing during a demonstration in Tompkins Square Park on April 8.
Students conflicted about NYU easing mask mandate
As NYU drops its indoor mask mandate for some locations on campus, students express mixed feelings about the university’s decision and the further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
The Soapbox: Civilians evacuate Ukraine, protests erupt in Russia
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
What to do this week: Bumper cars and a date night at the Met
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 21 to Feb. 27.
NYU campus safety hires new administrator
Patricia McSteen, Ohio University’s former dean of students, will join the campus safety department next week to bolster community outreach.
NYU to ease COVID restrictions starting Friday
The university will allow indoor dining again starting Feb. 4. On Feb. 7, restrictions on gyms, events, study rooms and club activities will be lifted.
Explained: What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
Here’s WSN’s guide on how to report a positive test to NYU, move to quarantine and end your isolation period.
NYU cuts English program that served international students, fires staff
The School of Professional Studies at NYU will shut down its Comprehensive English Program at the end of this semester — a move that faculty say will effectively eliminate the entire English Language Institute.
NYU sees slight rise in COVID cases as winter approaches
In the week leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, an increase in New York City’s new reported COVID-19 cases has some students concerned about breakthrough infections.
Hamilton discusses NYU dorm intruder response, denies private prison investment
At a town hall meeting on Nov. 17, NYU president Andrew Hamilton and other university leaders answered student questions ranging from campus safety to demonstrated financial aid.
Columbia student workers strike again for a fair contract
The Student Workers of Columbia-UAW union enters its third week of striking to bring Columbia University back to the bargaining table.
Law students want more say in spending of $540M fundraised by NYU Law
The NYU School of Law is beginning to allocate money from its Lead the Way capital campaign. Students want a role in the process.
NYC vaccine mandate goes unenforced at local businesses
The city’s Key to NYC vaccine mandate came into effect Sept. 13, but NYU students and local businesses have expressed concerns about its implementation.
Kimmel Center holds Sept. 11 remembrance event
Faculty and staff recalled their stories of the World Trade Center attacks and shared messages of solidarity.
NYU faculty recount the Sept. 11 attacks 20 years later
Professors share their personal accounts of the attack on the World Trade Center and offer advice to current NYU students.
