1831 Fund Archives - Washington Square News

V100 is a better spirit week than your high school’s

If you didn’t know what V100 was before, here’s your quick guide to NYU’s spirit week events.

Mayee Yeh, Identity & Equity Editor • April 18, 2022

I’ve never had school pride. My high school’s name was synonymous with its top Science Olympiad team, much like NYU is known for its Sternies and Tischies. Never falling into...

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.

Meghna Maharishi and Victor Porcelli • May 8, 2019

After an effort to recognize seniors who donated to the 1831 Fund by placing their names on the stairs of the Kimmel Center for University Life, some transgender students and allies...

School Spirit, Only $5

Victor Porcelli • February 26, 2018

NYU students lack school spirit. Placing a price tag on Spirit Week Events does not help.

NYU must deliver on GSOC promises

WSN Editorial Board • October 18, 2015

NYU must make more of an effort to address the missing graduate student paychecks. The administration's carelessness towards its student finances is wholly unprofessional.

Students, faculty question fundraising techniques

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor • March 31, 2015

The university is asking faculty members and current students to donate to the 1831 scholarship fund.

Tuition hikes questioned

Marita Vlachou, News Editor • March 26, 2015

Growing speculation over tuition hikes for the 2015-2016 school year has resulted in a petition accumulating over 2,000 signatures opposing the change.

Letter to the Editor: 1831 Fund

Kyle Hughes, Vice Chair of The 1831 Fund • March 3, 2015

Kyle Hughes, the Vice Chair of The 1831 Fund responds to "NYU fundraising, spending choices ridiculous."

Letter to the Editor: NYU fundraising

John Beckman, NYU Spokesperson • March 2, 2015

NYU chief spokesperson John Beckman responds to the Feb. 25 WSN Editorial Board article, "NYU fundraising, spending choices ridiculous."

NYU fundraising, spending choices ridiculous

WSN Editorial Board • February 25, 2015

Given that NYU's alumni networks consistently rank on top 10 lists of "universities with richest alumni," there's no good reason to ask current students to donate to financial aid funds (except possibly mismanagement). Also, NYUers graduate with astronomical amounts of debt.