Meghna Maharishi, News Editor
NYU to Create a Scholarship for Formerly Incarcerated Students
The scholarship, created in conjunction with the Prison Industrial Complex Committee and Incarceration to Education Coalition, will begin in the 2020-2021 school year.
Board of Trustees Announces Law Firm Aiding Investigation Into Steinhardt
After a month of silence on its investigation of the sexual harassment allegations against Michael Steinhardt, the Board of Trustees named the law firm aiding its investigation and listed resources members of the NYU community could use to share any experiences with Steinhardt.
SGA Condemns the Return of Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment
After it was revealed that a professor accused of sexual harassment would return to teach at NYU in the fall, the Student Government Assembly published a letter condemning the professor and the university.
Academics Voice Support for Social and Cultural Analysis Department’s Boycott of NYU Tel Aviv
After the university criticized the Social and Cultural Analysis Department’s boycott of NYU Tel Aviv, academics have come out in support of the department.
Fire Erupts on University Place
There were no serious injuries after a fire at an office building on University Place, but two people went to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Transgender Students’ Deadnames Placed on Kimmel Steps, NYU Begins to Address the Issue
The names were placed on Kimmel’s stairs to thank seniors who donated to the 1831 fund. After complaints by transgender students, the university has offered to replace the names of any affected seniors.
Impact of NYU Divest’s Resolution on University Sustainability Initiatives Remains Unclear
After working with students, faculty and administrators to revise its resolution for months, it is now unclear how much NYU Divest’s decarbonization resolution will impact university policies on sustainability.
Over 2,000 People Sign Petition Against Boycott of NYU Tel Aviv
An NYU rabbi started a petition voicing opposition to a resolution by the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis pledging noncooperation with the study away site.
Student Files Lawsuit Against NYU Over Allegedly False Hazing Charges
A student filed a lawsuit against the university in April after the Office of Student Conduct found him and several other members of a fraternity responsible for a hazing incident that burned multiple students. The incident ultimately led the university to ban the fraternity from campus.
Department of Social and Cultural Analysis Pledges Noncooperation With NYU Tel Aviv
Citing entry restrictions imposed by the Israeli government, the SCA department voted to boycott NYU Tel Aviv on Thursday.
Student Allegations of Anti-Semitism at NYU Gain National Attention
In a complaint filed to the Department of Education, Gallatin senior Adela Cojab alleges that NYU has allowed anti-Semitism to spread on campus.
NYUAD Appoints New Vice Chancellor
Mariet Westermann will oversee NYUAD’s academic, administrative and operational affairs.
LS Expands First-Year Away Program to Madrid, Steinhardt Adds FYA Program in Paris
In an interview with WSN, LS Dean Julie Mostov discussed the college’s plans to add another first-year away site in Madrid and how Steinhardt plans to start the program, as well.
‘Human Rights at NYU’ Resolution Narrowly Struck Down in University Senate
The resolution, originally inspired by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, called for NYU to divest from companies associated with human rights violations.
Decarbonization Resolution Passes University Senate
After months of collaboration between activists and the university administration, the decarbonization resolution passed the University Senate.
Board of Trustees Continues Investigation into Steinhardt, Does Not Specify a Timeframe
As the Board of Trustees continues to investigate one of its members, Michael Steinhardt, it is unclear when the investigation will end or if changing the name of the Steinhardt school is a possibility.
CAS Valedictorian Hopes the Honor Encourages POC Students
Kelsey Moore will deliver a speech at the school's baccalaureate ceremony on May 21.
Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment to Return to NYU
After an 11-month Title IX investigation found Professor Avital Ronell responsible for sexually harassing her doctoral advisee and led to her suspension, the professor will return to NYU to teach in the fall.
‘It’s Going To Be a Culture War’: Journalists Discuss Fake News Ahead of the 2020 Election
Journalists and academics reflected on the recent rise of fake news a year away from the 2020 presidential election.
After Being Denied US Entry, BDS Co-Founder Phones in at Jewish Voice for Peace Event
After being denied entry to the U.S., BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti virtually attended the event in Kimmel where he had originally planned to appear.
BDS Movement Co-Founder, Set to Speak at NYU, Denied Entry to US
Student activists are urging the university to condemn the U.S. government’s actions.
Like NYU, Barnard Drops Aramark for Chartwells
Barnard announced Thursday that it will drop Aramark and switch to Chartwells after students protested Aramark’s ties to prisons.
‘You Can Be Detained for Anything’: Academics Discuss Protecting Academic Freedom Abroad
In light of his sentencing in the UAE, U.K. postgraduate student Matthew Hedges and other academics advocated for increased protections for academic freedom at an NYU talk.
What It Means for NYUAD to Be Fully Funded by the UAE
WSN explains the most important facts found in the last nine years of NYU Abu Dhabi’s tax returns.
Continue the Fight 50 Years After Stonewall, Activists Urge
A variety of LGBTQ activists said it is important to maintain an adversarial relationship with those in power who do not support equality.
Students Say New Dining Service Provider, Same Problems
Students don’t understand why NYU decided to switch to Compass Group for dining services because, like Aramark, Compass Group also has connections to prisons.
NYU Acceptance Rate Drops to 16 Percent for the Class of 2023
The Class of 2023 will be the most selective and diverse class yet.
Aramark Will Not Be NYU’s Dining Service Provider After July, Employees Say
The controversial food service provider’s contract has not been renewed, according to multiple employees of the company.
Namesake of Steinhardt Accused of Sexual Harassment
Michael Steinhardt, who the Steinhardt school is named for, was accused of repeated patterns of sexual harassment in an article published in The New York Times.
Muslim Students Continue to Mourn After Christchurch Shootings
More than a week after the shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, Muslim students mourn and reflect on what happened.
NYU Athletics Received $338,379 From Charity Linked to College Admissions Scandal
The university’s athletic department received donations from the charity associated with the recent college admissions scandal.
NYU Appoints New FAS Dean
Antonio Merlo will begin his position this summer.
Missing Student Found in the Bronx
According to an administrator, missing student Nyamal Pal was found today and is safe.
A Look at the Terms That Built NYUAD
A 2007 provost’s report offered an in-depth look into the initial negotiations between NYU and Abu Dhabi.
NYU to Offer New Journalism Minor
NYU’s journalism program announced that it will soon offer a minor in journalism, with tracks in print and online as well as broadcast and multimedia journalism.
A Year Later, Students Reflect on Downstein’s Racist Black History Month Meal
Aramark, responsible for a racist meal served at Downstein last year, is one of two food service providers bidding for a contract with the university.
Hedges Encourages Reflection on NYUAD
WSN spoke with formerly imprisoned U.K. academic Matthew Hedges and his wife Daniela Tejada over academic freedom in the UAE and at NYUAD.
Silver Releases Statement Addressing Racist Email
Following scrutiny after a graduate student tweeted a racist email a classmate sent, Silver School of Social Work issued out a statement condemning the incident.
Ta-Nehisi Coates Talks Politics at NYU Law
Journalist and author Ta-Nehisi Coates compared his newfound understanding of the #MeToo movement to white people’s’ understanding of civil rights issues after reading his writing.
NYU and professors butt heads over NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU recently issued a statement discussing the mounting criticism of NYUAD, maintaining that academic freedom is protected at the campus.
NYU Discusses Dining Providers, Food Insecurity Before Winter Break
The bidding committee heard Aramark’s and Compass Group’s presentations and discussed food insecurity in December.
‘Anti-PC’ Professor Rectenwald Has Retired
LS Clinical Professor Michael Rectenwald, who ran the Twitter account @antipcnyuprof, unexpectedly retired this January.
NYU Law Faces Backlash After Eliminating Alumni From Listserv
A petition by an NYU Law alumnus to keep the current listserv has garnered over 180 signatures from students and alumni.
University Receives Over 84,000 Applications for Class of 2023
Applications to the university have increased for the 12th year in a row.
University Agrees to Meet Activists’ Demands on Aramark After 155-Hour Occupation
The Incarceration to Education Coalition ended their 155-hour long occupation in Bobst and Kimmel after NYU agreed to meet some of the organization’s demands, but NYU said “the University cannot make pledges that bind its actions in future years.”
IEC Moves Days Long Occupation to Kimmel Stairs
Members of the IEC have now moved their occupation of Bobst to Kimmel, hoping to escalate their protest of NYU’s dining services.
At Langone, a Doctor Gives a Gunshot Victim a New Face
The second full-face transplant performed at NYU was conducted over a 25-hour period.
Students Support Faculty Letter, Urging Hamilton to Respond to NYU’s UAE Relationship
Hamilton told faculty signatories in an email that he had spoken to senior officials in the Abu Dhabi government as well as Durham University’s vice chancellor about Matthew Hedges’ life sentence.
Hamilton to Address Faculty Concerns About UAE
With its degree-granting campus in Abu Dhabi, NYU remains inextricably tied to the United Arab Emirates as its government received international condemnation over the imprisonment of a British doctoral student — that the government has since pardoned.
Jerusalem Post Correspondent Talks BDS on Campus
Realize Israel invited chief political correspondent Gil Hoffman to speak to students about BDS and Israeli politics.
Liberal Studies Hosts Town Hall on Milo Yiannopoulos and Free Speech
Liberal Studies hosted an open dialogue session with LS students to discuss their thoughts on free speech on campus after the postponement of Milo Yiannopoulos’ canceled appearance.
On Highly Anticipated Election Day, NYU Goes to the Polls
NYU students headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes for the 2018 midterm elections.
Rebuking Aramark, Students Pressure NYU Dining Services
SGA passed a resolution to boycott food service providers such as Aramark, Compass Group USA and AVI Foodsystems because of their relationships with prisons, although all three companies expressed interest in submitting a proposal to NYU’s bidding process.
New Yorkers Let Loose at Packed Halloween Parade
At the annual New York City Village Halloween Parade, WSN met a queen from Colombia, Bob and Linda Belcher and a cotton candy-costumed foodie.
Student Decarbonization Efforts Gain Momentum
NYU Divest’s campaign for decarbonization may now finally be heard by the University Senate in a week, while NYU Divest plans to amplify its resolution by hosting a rally on the same day.
Aramark Competitor Abruptly Drops Out
The competition to become NYU's next food provider just got smaller.
Law Professor Delivers Scathing Testimony at Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing
NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray testified against the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
