Judith Heumann to NYU grads: ‘Disability is difference. It is not deficiency.’
Judith Heumann spoke about COVID-19 and disability activism at the combined commencement ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021. The in-person commencement ceremonies for these classes were canceled due to the pandemic.
Advice for incoming first-years from NYU’s newest graduates
NYU grads from the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 shared memories and wisdom while attending their commencement ceremonies at Yankee Stadium on May 18.
Here’s what Taylor Swift said during her NYU graduation speech
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift spoke about hard work, the importance of learning from mistakes, and her song “22” at the class of 2022 commencement exercises.
A letter to President Hamilton: Adjunct faculty are essential to NYU
More than a thousand members of ACT-UAW Local 7902, the union representing adjunct professors at NYU, have written a collective letter to President Andrew Hamilton emphasizing their role at the university as they bargain for a new contract.
NYU Commencement Guide: How to watch Taylor Swift’s speech online and more
On May 18, NYU is honoring the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 after two years of virtual graduation ceremonies. Here is what you need to know about the day.
NYU selects 2021-22 Distinguished Teaching Award winners
The award’s recipients are nominated by students, faculty and alumni for their excellence and innovation in teaching.
Astha Rajvanshi named 2022 Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award recipient
Astha Rajvanshi, a freelance journalist who reports on human rights and marginalized communities, was announced as the winner of a $12,500 grant from NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.
Rubin Hall intruder’s identity revealed in police report
Ahmed Mabrouk has been named as the intruder who entered Rubin Hall in April, staying overnight multiple times and interacting with residents.
David Sabatini will not be hired by NYU
The former tenured MIT professor, who was forced out of three institutions following allegations of sexual misconduct, will no longer be considered for employment by NYU’s medical school.
NYC nail salon advocates frustrated by state gov’t safety delays
For a second time, Gov. Kathy Hochul postponed a rule requiring nail salons across New York City to install a ventilation system for the next six months, leaving nail technicians and advocates fearful for their safety.
