Former employee sues NYU for religious discrimination
A former Residence Hall Resource Manager at NYU is alleging that the university perpetrated religious discrimination by requiring him to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
NYU says Kimmel stairs closed due to ‘protest activity’
Months after NYU closed the Grand Staircase in the Kimmel Center for University Life, the university said the area was closed for student safety reasons.
A look inside the student government’s budget
NYU’s student government receives an operating budget of around $500,000 every academic year. Last year, it spent the most on Violet 100 programming, conference funding and stipends, with thousands of dollars also put toward a banquet and retreats.
Chess players, coaches biased against female players, NYU study finds
In a study conducted by NYU’s psychology department, researchers found that parents and coaches of chess players don’t believe that female players have the same potential as their male counterparts.
NYU launches new AI initiative with South Korean research university
The university will collaborate with the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology to advance its artificial intelligence research efforts.
NYU labor groups stage May Day protest
Two unions representing NYU employees protested the university’s handling of labor issues.
Brain wave synchronization enhances classroom learning, NYU study finds
A new study shows that greater brain wave synchronization between students and teachers produces better learning.
Babies and AI go head to head in new NYU study
A recent NYU study compares the ability of infants and machines to understand human behavior.
Student gov. sets abortion pills, reproductive health as next priorities
Students gathered at a reproductive rights forum hosted by the student government on Tuesday, Feb. 21 to voice concerns about the availability of abortions and emergency contraception on campus.
NYU ranks No. 7 in US for Fulbright scholars
25 NYU students were granted scholarships by the Fulbright Program, placing the university in the national top 10 for the 2022-23 academic year.
