Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
Professors move classes off campus as hundreds protest Trump crackdown on higher ed
Students and faculty escalated the calls for NYU to bolster its resources for international students, including additional legal consultants and immigration-related training for Campus Safety officers.
Beyond NYU: From studying at Stern to producing ‘Moana’
Beau Flynn, who graduated from the university in 1993, spoke to WSN about how he found his passion for creativity and worked with industry icons to create dozens of movies.
NYU to add ‘seating pods’ to Kimmel stairs, redesign lobby
The university has teased plans for its Grand Staircase at the Kimmel Center for University Life since it was initially closed in October 2023 due to “protest activity.”
Student gov’t talks study away in wake of immigration crackdown
At this month’s Student Government Assembly meeting, members also reviewed a $70,000 proposal to renovate the Lipton Commuter Den.
Students petition for clearer protections against ICE
Around 20 students gathered outside Bobst Library to hand off a letter demanding that NYU address the Trump administration’s crackdown on noncitizen students and faculty.
Hundreds march across campus for trans rights
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, advocates took to the streets to protest the Trump administration’s orders against trans rights.
Beyond NYU: Shaping the image of a top luxury brand
Gallatin alum Elliot Greenfield discussed his journey from a Steinhardt first-year to a leading marketing role at Swarovski, one of the largest jewelry brands worldwide.
Tensions soar as College Dems and Reps tackle Trump policies on the debate stage
The biannual debate is a decadeslong tradition between the NYU College Democrats and College Republicans, with this semester’s event focusing on policing, tariffs and aid to Ukraine.
‘Better than most’: NYU receives B grade on antisemitism report
The Anti-Defamation League commended the university for “the actions and policies implemented” by NYU leadership “to combat antisemitism” and mitigate pro-Palestinian protest.
Hundreds protest ICE detainment of Mahmoud Khalil in Washington Square Park
The group rallied in Garibaldi Plaza before marching to city hall, where at least 20 protesters were arrested condemning the arrest of a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist.
Students condemn NYU Langone’s silence on gender-affirming care
A conglomerate of LGBTQ+ organizations on campus rallied in Washington Square Park, calling for the university to bolster its support for transgender students.
City Council candidates take on student questions at NYU Dems forum
Four Democrats running to represent lower Manhattan discussed affordable housing, NYU’s tax breaks and congestion pricing at a panel hosted by the NYU College Democrats.
Researchers protest Trump cuts to funding in Washington Square Park
Hundreds gathered in the park to advocate for scientific advancement and condemn the Trump administration’s attack on federal research funding.
Law student, faculty groups challenge legality of Bobst sit-in sanctions
Letters to administrators argued that disciplinary action taken against law students violated university policy and freedom of speech.
Hundreds protest Trump pause on aid to Ukraine in Astor Place
The demonstrators marched through downtown Manhattan to condemn President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war.
Beyond NYU: A Gallatin alum’s journey to crafting Etsy
After Chris Maguire found his passion for interdisciplinary work at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, he collaborated with two other NYU alumni to create one of the best-known online stores for niche gifts and crafts.
NYU bars 20-plus law students from Bobst after pro-Palestinian sit-in
Participants in the demonstration said they were unable to access other campus buildings after holding an eight-hour sit-in outside President Linda Mills’ office on the library’s top floor.
‘It’s amazing’: Cancer cells work together to grow, NYU study finds
The research expanded on tumor growth behavior that has yet to be widely studied.
Gallatin faculty call on NYU to pardon students suspended for pro-Palestinian demonstration
Nearly 1,000 alumni have also demanded that university leadership remove its sanctions on student protesters.
‘Malicious misreading’: College Republicans president pushed to resign following Barron Trump comments
The former head of the club had referred to President Donald Trump’s son and Stern first-year as “an oddity on campus.”
Thousands protest Trump at Presidents’ Day demonstration in Washington Square Park
The rally, which started in Union Square, opened with speeches condemning President Donald Trump’s administration before it turned into a march toward City Hall.
Students protest CIA presence at internship fair
NYU’s Students for a Democratic Society cited the agency’s military operations in foreign countries, saying it contradicted the university’s code of ethics.
Global Fashion Collective highlights 3 East Asian designers at NYFW
Sunday evening’s runway showcased a powerful trio of designers who use fashion to portray everything from mermaids to the anxieties of living in a big city.
Beyond NYU: Shaping films and shows frame by frame
From NYU Tisch classes to Hollywood’s “Ted Lasso,” alum A.J. Catoline shared his experiences in the world of film editing.
Over 1,000 call on NYU Langone to continue providing gender-affirming care for children
After the medical center reportedly denied treatment to at least two patients, New York Attorney General Letitia James threatened to sue it for violating anti-discrimination laws.
Beyond NYU: Mixing acting with activism
Madi Kaplan, a first-year at NYU, decided to combine her passions for performance and nonprofit work into both a Gallatin concentration and a theater organization.
Nationwide dementia cases to double by 2060, NYU Langone researchers find
The study found that dementia is significantly more prevalent in minority groups when compared to earlier reports.
NYU breaks private university record for first-year applications
The university received more than 120,000 applications — approximately 25,000 of which were early decision.
Dozens protest onslaught of pro-Palestinian student suspensions
A group of faculty delivered a petition to President Linda Mills, calling on the university to revoke sanctions for students who engaged in a demonstration last semester.
Winter recap: What you missed over break
NYU LA moves students to hotels, Tandon receives $10 million for a new tech project and other on-campus news since you’ve been gone.
