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A collage of two email memo screenshots regarding Maitland Jones against a background with a purple gradient. There is an N.Y.U. logo on the top left corner of the first screenshot.

Provost promises more transparency after concerns about Maitland Jones firing

NYU has proposed amendments to its Faculty Handbook and the reevaluation of contracts to address faculty concerns following the firing of chemistry professor Maitland Jones Jr. The faculty who initially complained are unimpressed.
Abby Wilson, News Editor November 9, 2022

Last month, a group of faculty passed a resolution in the University Senate calling on NYU to open a formal investigation into the firing of Maitland Jones Jr., the organic chemistry...

The NYU Abu Dhabi campus. (Courtesy of Aizaz Ansari/The Gazelle)

Faculty To Discuss Academic Freedom at NYUAD

Professors hope to take action where they feel NYU’s administration has not in regards to the universities relationship with the United Arab Emirates.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor December 3, 2018
Professors hope to take action where they feel NYU’s administration has not in regards to the universities relationship with the United Arab Emirates.
From left to right, panelists Owen Moore, Alison Leary, MJ Knoll Finn and Martin Dorph discuss the issues students have with the high expenses of NYU.

Five things you should know about your money at NYU

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer November 11, 2015
Administrators held a talk Tuesday on the facets of the hefty NYU price tag.
Josh Bender asks a question to the panel at the Inter-Residence Hall Council’s Town Hall on Tuesday.

IRHC Town Hall addresses housing

Ned Harrell, Contributing Writer April 7, 2015
The Inter-Residence Hall Council hosted a town hall featuring NYU campus administrators and student leaders.
NYU asks students to ‘Spot’ them

NYU asks students to ‘Spot’ them

Doot Doot Doo-Doo, Staff Writer April 1, 2015
NYU launches its new "Hey, Can You Spot Me?" campaign.