Students not to blame for Maitland Jones firing, NYU faculty say
After a group of organic chemistry students organized a petition in protest of Maitland Jones’ teaching methods, the professor’s contract was terminated. NYU faculty members say students shouldn’t be blamed.
Campus labor unions rally student support as adjunct union nears strike vote
Union representatives from six on-campus worker unions discussed their past wins, current bargaining goals and future demands from the university during a teach-in.
Adjunct faculty begin negotiations for new union contract
Supporters marched in solidarity with ACT-UAW Local 7902, the union representing adjunct faculty at NYU, as they begin negotiations with the university over their next contract.
Grad union demands missing back pay from NYU admin
Thousands of graduate student workers have not received outstanding back payments from NYU despite a guarantee included in the union's May 2021 contract.
Opinion: NYU investors must commit to sustainability
From divesting to uplifting clean energy initiatives, NYU’s board of trustees must increase the sustainability and transparency of their investment decisions.
Editorial: The NYU board of trustees must become more transparent
In light of the recent appointment of three new trustees on Oct. 18, NYU’s board of trustees should improve its transparency.
Opinion: Why doesn’t NYU celebrate Latine workers’ and students’ contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month?
NYU would not be able to function without Latine staff and faculty. From servers in dining halls to administrative workers, the university relies on the Latine community and must do more to uplift it.
Editorial: NYU must expand virtual attendance options
Although we’re making progress in the fight against COVID-19, it is essential that virtual attendance options are available to the NYU student body.
‘A propagandist’: NYU trustee Maria Bartiromo peddles pro-Trump lies on Fox shows
Once a journalism student at NYU, Maria Bartiromo has recently turned to amplifying baseless right-wing claims about the 2020 election and Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol — all while serving as a voting member of NYU’s Board of Trustees.
If NYU Can Punish Violaters of COVID-19 Policies, Why Not Sexual Assault Perpetrators?
NYU’s recent suspension of students demonstrates its power to hold students accountable for their actions. This level of accountability must set the precedent for cases of sexual assault in order to create a true zero-tolerance policy, instead of upholding an illusory idea of campus safety.
The Misleading Nature of the NYU Administration’s Letter
In an email to the NYU community, the administration attempted to justify the university’s failure to reimburse tuition and financially accommodate students despite its sizable endowment. NYU is not being transparent about its financial assets nor its ability to meet the needs of its student body.
The Consequences of NYU’s Guise of Transparency
The university administration’s recent letter on NYU’s financial situation shows an inability to communicate and the consistent neglect of student needs.
