Dharma Niles, News Editor
Alumni Hall, 4 other NYU buildings receive false bomb threat
The dorm’s residents were told to evacuate the building last night after the Department of Campus Safety received a false bomb threat targeting five locations on campus.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters march across Manhattan
NYU students joined hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Washington Square Park on Thursday criticizing heightened campus security and demanding that universities divest from pro-Israeli companies.
What to do this week: A winter market, movie screenings and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 5 - 11.
Student gov’t deliberates faculty complaints, initiative fund and new provost
At its first meeting of the semester, the Student Government Assembly discussed students submitting complaints against faculty, updates on its initiative fund and prospects for a new provost.
Mills inducted as fellow of social work honor society, Silver dean named president
President Linda Mills was named a fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Work at a ceremony, where Silver dean Michael Lindsey was also named president of the academy.
NYU’s Oklahoma venture to host students starting spring break
The university’s recently announced social impact program in Tulsa, Oklahoma will house community service-oriented programs and internship opportunities in the coming months.
Renovations to keep an eye out for at Bobst
Following initial renovations last semester, Bobst Library will undergo even more new developments, including the installation of two prayer rooms and additional low sensory spaces.
Winter recap: The news you missed at NYU over break
A recent donation to president Linda Mills’ new financial aid initiative, the end of an anti-racism workshop and all the other news on campus since you’ve been gone.
Trump PAC, org. paid Stern professor almost $900,000 to testify at trial
The professor was paid nearly $900,000 to testify in a $250 million accounting fraud case against former President Donald Trump, claiming there is “no evidence” to support the lawsuit.
Student criticizes NYU’s handling of antisemitism at House Republican briefing
The student joined Jewish students from three other U.S. universities in criticizing administrators for their response to antisemitism on campus at a news briefing hosted by House Republicans on Tuesday.
What is NYU’s Prison Education Program?
Last month, President Linda Mills announced that the university’s Prison Education Program — which has helped hundreds of incarcerated people in New York earn college credit at no cost — will now provide bachelor’s degrees.
Journalism students criticize department silence on journalist deaths in Israel-Hamas war
Students in the journalism department met with faculty and administrators to discuss journalist deaths in the Israel-Hamas war and opportunities for future discourse on the conflict.
NYU to launch new London study away site and Oklahoma-based initiative
University president Linda Mills announced that NYU will expand its operations in London and establish a new program in Tulsa, Oklahoma during an alumni weekend event.
CAS debuts new environmental humanities minor
The new offering, which was announced on Wednesday, will be open to students in all schools.
Alcohol-related violations at NYU decreased 13% from 2021 to 2022
Data from NYU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report showed a decline in liquor law violations on campus over the last few years.
Over half of students do not know about the student government, WSN survey finds
Seventy-three percent of surveyed NYU students said they do not consider themselves familiar with the Student Government Assembly.
Stern announces MBA program at NYU Abu Dhabi
The university announced a partnership between the Stern School of Business and its Abu Dhabi campus, establishing a one-year full-time MBA program beginning January 2025.
Demonstrators confront White House climate adviser at NYU Law event
As the White House climate adviser began his keynote speech, three people rose from their seats in protest of the Biden administration’s recent oil drilling initiatives.
