Dharma Niles, News Editor
NYU not named on Trump’s list of colleges facing antisemitism penalties
The U.S. Department of Education sent letters to 60 colleges to be investigated, including almost all universities targeted by the Trump administration’s task force against antisemitism — with NYU one of just three exceptions.
NYU appoints Title VI coordinator as Trump cracks down on Columbia
The appointee, who served as a lawyer for the U.S. Department of Education, has previously drafted letters referencing complaints that alleged religious discrimination, disability discrimination and sexual harassment against the university.
Over 1,000 rally for women’s rights in Washington Square Park
Demonstrators marched to Union Square in protest of the Trump administration’s stance on reproductive rights, gender-affirming care and foreign policy.
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.
Trump’s antisemitism task force to investigate NYU
NYU is one of 10 universities named in the task force’s inaugural evaluation of antisemitic incidents on college campuses.
Admin remain vague on potential Trump policy changes
As campus leaders convened for the first University Senate meeting of the semester, dozens protested NYU’s response to President Donald Trump’s policies.
Students and faculty hold vigil honoring 2 Israeli children
The event, organized by NYU Hillel, commemorated the lives of 4-year-old and 9-month-old hostages.
Staff Reacts: Super Bowl LIX
WSN staff shares their thoughts on Sunday’s game and halftime show.
Michael DePaulo returns to NYFW with an entourage of futuristic florals
The designer’s collection embraced the artistry of contemporary couture, but left visitors wanting more.
ICE agency cancels interviews at NYU Law career fair amid backlash from 1,000-plus students
At least five institutes have withdrawn from the law school’s Public Interest Legal Career Fair in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Grad student resigns from on-campus job amid NYU Langone protests
More than 100,000 others signed an online petition demanding that the medical center pull back on its decision to deny children gender-affirming care.
Student gov’t opens elections to entire student body
Since NYU’s Student Government Assembly was founded, only its voting committee has been able elect a chairperson.
Trump rescinds federal aid freeze, delays future NYU grant cancellations
Higher education researchers are still skeptical of how their work could be affected.
Trump’s aid freeze terminates at least 2 NYU grants
Provost Georgina Dopico said in a Monday memo to faculty and graduate students that there are “likely” more grant cancellations to come.
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.
NYU says it ‘never offered’ to disclose Israel investments, despite protesters’ claims
The university responded to a series of on-campus demonstrations, which alleged that administrators had prepared to detail NYU’s investments and endowment.
2 faculty members arrested at Bobst demonstration
The New York City Police Department arrested at least eight protesters, including faculty, since they began demonstrating outside the library’s entrance early this morning.
Students protest Abu Dhabi campus amid Sudan civil war
Demonstrators called for NYU to pull investments from companies with ties to the United Arab Emirates, citing its alleged supply of weaponry used against Sudanese citizens.
Students protest police presence on campus outside Gould Plaza wall
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators joined students from colleges across New York City for an International Day of Action.
What Trump’s reelection could mean for NYU
A look into how the president-elect’s second term will potentially stifle student loans, reduce financial aid and limit federal research funding.
Staff Recs: Beauty products
From hair masks to foot balms, we’ve got you covered — head to toe.
Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
WSN staff shares their feelings in light of the 2024 presidential election results.
Tenured faculty call for transparency in disciplinary action proceedings
The group is waiting for Provost Georgina Dopico to respond to its request for more say in determining sanctions.
NYU’s contract faculty union to begin bargaining this Friday
Union members are calling for the university to implement 13 demands, including improved healthcare, guaranteed job security and limits on workload.
Jewish students set up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza
Campus Safety officers barricaded the plaza soon after a group of students and faculty put up the sukkah, which was built in protest of NYU’s ties to Israel and the war in Gaza.
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Spain, Australia and the United Kingdom
Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
NYU receives federal funding for cybersecurity research center
One of seven nationwide, the center will focus on finding security threats to sustainable infrastructure.
NYU rises 5 spots in this year’s U.S. News rankings
The university is now ranked 30th on the list, following a 10-spot decline last year.
Dozens of NYU students protest updated student conduct policy
Student protesters collaborated with pro-Palestinian groups from three other college campuses in lower Manhattan to protest the schools’ ties to Israel.
New York court reinstates NYU rezoning lawsuit
The lawsuit, initially dismissed last year, alleges that city zoning provisions unconstitutionally limit the university’s capacity for expansion.
NYU to hire Title VI coordinator by the end of the semester
The position was created after NYU reached a settlement in a monthslong lawsuit accusing the university of being indifferent to incidents of antisemitism on campus.
‘He liked it’: Trump praises Stern in video announcing son Barron’s attendance
In an interview with the Daily Mail, the former president said he has known the university “for a long time.”
Silver allegedly revokes student’s acceptance for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests
A member of Faculty & Staff for Justice in Palestine told WSN that the rescission was due to “conduct violations.”
Summer recap: What you missed on campus since May
A student sues roommate for stealing over $50,000 in luxury items, a $6 million donation for artificial intelligence research and more news around campus you missed over the last few months.
Amnesty reports heightened concern over Abu Dhabi campus
The human rights group detailed the deportation of an instructor and threats of prosecution under Emirati law.
Citing of ‘Zionist’ in student conduct guidelines will not change policies, NYU spokesperson says
The university issued a public statement in response to concerns that the updated student conduct policy would restrict pro-Palestinian speech on campus.
Students protest US military defense recruitment, Tandon ties to Israel
As first-year students arrive on campus, demonstrators at the Tandon School of Engineering called for the university to halt investments in and recruiting offers at companies with ties to Israel, including the U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin.
2 faculty councils echo NYU condemnation of PSC statement referencing ‘armed struggle’
The councils released a joint statement that said the group’s statement, which lists armed struggle as an anti-colonial tactic, “strongly advocates violence” to achieve its “political agenda.”
PSC claims NYU ‘intentionally misread’ statement referencing armed struggle as an anti-colonial tactic
The university said it condemned the group’s message, claiming it embraced armed struggle as a “valid ‘tactic’ in achieving its aims on campus” — a sentiment the group said was misinterpreted.
NYU Langone CEO Robert Grossman and board chair Kenneth Langone to retire next year
The medical center will conduct a national search for a new CEO, who will succeed Grossman in August 2025.
OSC to ‘improve the quality’ of assignments imposed on students arrested in Gould Plaza after faculty complaints
The decision to reevaluate the writing exercises came after hundreds of faculty members called them “a mockery of our vocation” and “an insult” to students’ intelligence in a letter last week.
Admins apologize to graduates for waiting hours outside Yankee Stadium
In an email sent to graduates yesterday afternoon, NYU administration said it has had “ongoing conversations” with Yankee Stadium to understand why entry was delayed for hundreds of students.
Students protest war in Gaza at graduation ceremonies
Pro-Palestinian disruptions, including students chanting and waving Palestinian flags, occurred at the ceremonies for Tisch, Gallatin and NYU Law.
Hundreds wait to enter Yankee Stadium as commencement begins
Dozens of graduates told WSN they had been waiting in line for over two hours.
2024 commencement exercises begin at Yankee Stadium
The ceremony comes amid heightened tensions between the university’s administration and pro-Palestinian protesters, and follows cancellations of commencement ceremonies at Columbia University and the University of Southern California.
Students arrested at Gould Plaza required to complete ‘dozens of writing assignments,’ faculty group says
The Office of Student Conduct allegedly informed students that they must complete the assignments before May 29 to avoid receiving a sanction for the “violation of university policy” on their academic transcript.
Campus Safety clears Bobst amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Those inside Bobst were told to vacate the library, with some Campus Safety officers citing security concerns for the decision to clear the building.
Hundreds call for cease-fire in Gaza at citywide march
The march preceded the arrests of protesters at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s pro-Palestinian encampment, the last such demonstration on a campus in New York City.
Protesters march from WSP down Lafayette demanding police removal from campus
The demonstrators also referenced a 2020 universitywide statement that said the New York City Police Department has “no standing presence” on campus.
Over 5,000 alumni demand NYU remove police from campus, meet protesters’ demands
The group of alumni criticized President Linda Mills’ decision to involve police at two pro-Palestinian encampment protests on campus in the last few weeks.
Around 100 grad student workers and faculty threaten to withhold final grades after arrests
Organizers of the strike are calling for several demands, many of which align with those of pro-Palestinian protesters on campus, to be met by NYU.
More than 100 NYPD officers outside Paulson as hundreds protest encampment sweep
The protest comes hours after a police sweep of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on the Greene Street Walk Friday morning.
Nearly 250 law school affiliates withdraw consent for use of information in NYU’s promotional content
In a letter to administrators, NYU Law students, fellows and alumni reiterated the demands of pro-Palestinian protesters on campus.
NYC Rep. introduces bill to track antisemitism at universities amid ‘ongoing demonstrations’
The proposed legislation threatens to revoke federal funding for U.S. colleges and universities unwilling to hire a “third-party antisemitism monitor.”
Trump and Mayor Adams speak on NYU encampment
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized encampments at college campuses across the nation.
NYU says it is not considering divestment from Israel amid protests
Students and faculty held demonstrations calling for the university to divest from companies with ties to Israel and shut down its Tel Aviv program in multiple locations on campus two days after police swept the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Gould Plaza.
‘Linda Mills, you’re a liar’: Protesters take to WSP after encampment arrests
After police arrested 120 protesters at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in Gould Plaza Monday evening, hundreds gathered in Washington Square Park to criticize the administration’s response.
AAUP, SGA and GSOC release statements condemning NYU’s response to encampment
The groups criticized the university for its response to the pro-Palestinian encampment protest at Gould Plaza on Monday, with some offering opposing accounts of events to those shared by NYU.
Students and faculty set up pro-Palestinian encampment at Gould Plaza
The demonstration follows similar encampments at Columbia University and Yale University, where student protesters have been arrested.
Max Azzarello, man who died after self-immolating outside Trump trial, distributed pamphlets with NYU-related conspiracies
Azzarello had been seen sharing similar pamphlets in Washington Square Park in the days leading up to the demonstration.
What to do this week: A plant-based food festival, an Earth Day opera and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 22 – 28.
Admins ask Nike to respond to wage theft allegations
Two administrators signed a letter asking Nike to address claims that one of its factories in Thailand coerced and did not pay its workers.
Social work students rally for paid field time and fewer hours
Dozens of social work students from NYU and several other East Coast universities gathered at Washington Square Park to call for changes to their programs, including paid field learning hours, in a rally on Sunday.
Angela Chou selected as next student gov’t chair
Members of the student government elected Angela Chou, a junior in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, as its next chair.
‘A tremendous opportunity’: Tulsa mayor on NYU’s new study away site
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum spoke with WSN about the potential for NYU students to contribute to Oklahoma’s community and economy through its new study away program.
Palestinian journalist speaks about first-hand coverage of Israel-Hamas war at panel
Motaz Azaiza joined the Committee to Protect Journalists CEO for the sold-out Gallatin event, which gathered hundreds of students and faculty.
Mills speaks on Israel-Hamas war response, decrease of male students in higher education
NYU president Linda Mills took part in a panel with four other presidents of New York City universities last week, in honor of Women’s History Month.
What to do this week: Drone shows, a vintage market and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 1 - 7.
‘It’s better than nothing’: NYU partially reopens Kimmel stairs
The university reopened a section of the Kimmel stairs this week, five months after closing it due to heightened protest activity near campus.
Hundreds gather to commemorate 113th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
NYU community members honored the lives lost during the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire at New York City’s commemoration yesterday.
Students wary of Hochul’s subway security plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to deploy National Guard soldiers in the New York City transit system has been met with concerns from many riders, including NYU students.
Activists’ 25-year fight to revive an East Village community center
The Charas Community Center served East Village residents for years before a new owner emptied the space. But the building’s recent purchase has locals hopeful the center will make a return.
Dozens picket outside Silver Center to demand NYU ‘divest from Israel’
Students from various pro-Palestinian groups on campus picketed outside of the Silver Center to demand that NYU shut down its Tel Aviv site and end any investments in Israel.
State court reinstates 2016 conviction for burglary in Lipton Hall
The New York State Court of Appeals reinstated a second-degree burglary conviction last month concerning a 2016 assault at Lipton Hall.
What to do this week: Women’s History Month, a spooky symphony and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: March 4 - 10.
SGA increases Violet 100 budget to $335,000
NYU’s Student Government Assembly raised its operating budget for the spring spirit week event Violet 100 by around $37,000 this year. The event will use up most of the student government’s $500,000 budget.
Students deliver letter calling for removal of on-campus Starbucks
A group of students delivered a letter for President Linda Mills demanding that the university cut its ties with the on-campus Starbucks location due to its alleged labor union violations.
Journalism program director allegedly involved in Lorin Stein hiring
Katie Roiphe, a program director in the journalism department, allegedly had a role in hiring a professor accused of sexual misconduct with whom she had worked in the past.
Abstract constructions and sleek streetwear take on NYFW
The second day of shows at Global Fashion Collective presented worldwide innovation and high contrast in design.
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.
