MLK Scholars Call Out NYU for Tokenism, Performative Activism and Lack of Communication
Despite a commitment to increase funding for the MLK Scholars Program, students who are in the program received no updates following the university's announcement — until they shared an open letter criticizing the administration.
The Need for a Democratic Board of Trustees at NYU
With many NYU students struggling in this present crisis, the administration’s letter makes it clear that we need student representation at all levels of NYU.
The Most Powerful Student on Campus Needs No Introduction
But you’ll remember her name anyway.
Off-Third: Happy Alumni Weekend From Bill de Blasio
The NYU alumnus and self-proclaimed king of New York may not have been invited to NYU’s Alumni Weekend, but that’s not stopping him from advocating for his alma mater’s students.
Off-Third: NYU’s 2020 Receipts: $400 Million to Lady Gaga, $2 to Student Health Center and More
NYU has released their 2020 tax returns one year in advance, and we’ve conducted a full review. Here’s what we found.
The Ethical Dilemma of NYU’s Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees sets the rules for NYU and its community. But are the trustees following their own rules?
NYU’s Collusion with Amazon Deforesters
The Amazon rainforest has been burning for months and a member of NYU’s Board of Trustees is partially to blame.
Off-Third: The Board’s Minutes, Reimagined
After reneging on a promise to release the minutes of their meetings, the Board of Trustees has published a summary of their annual June meeting. But since they never released the actual minutes, we’re left with no choice but to imagine what might have happened.
NYU’s Graduate Student Union Could Lose University Recognition
A proposal by the National Labor Review Board could threaten the status of graduate workers at private universities.
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.
‘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.
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.
