Unseen, overworked, underpaid: Student parents at NYU
Struggling with burnout, hectic schedules and financial adversity, NYU’s student parents call for increased representation and resources to help them balance college and raising children.
Student government issues statement calling for Cuomo to resign
Shortly after the New York attorney general published a report finding that N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, members of the NYU community, including the Student Government Assembly, called for his resignation.
Student Health Center removes cap on therapy sessions
Free counseling services at the NYU Wellness Exchange are now available based on clinical need.
Resolution addressing tuition increases and financial aid heads to the University Senate
The resolution demands that NYU freeze tuition increases for students facing financial difficulties and raise tuition and student financial aid packages proportionally for all other students.
Student Organizations Put $75,000 Toward COVID-19 Emergency Relief
The Student Government Assembly, Program Board and Student Activities Boards have transferred a total of $75,000 from their budgets — money that was initially allotted for programming — to NYU’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.
Underrepresented Students Demand Support From NYU
At a town hall for three underrepresented groups at NYU, attendees criticized the university for touting solidarity without taking action.
Student Government Voices Support for Middle East Studies Program, World AIDS Day and Students Observing Ramadan
NYU’s student government approved three letters on university practices regarding Ramadan, support for the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies and World AIDS Day during a meeting on Thursday.
Administrators and Students to Work Together Toward Sustainability
A student government committee was created at the end of last semester to continue the work of NYU’s Sustainability Working Group.
Student Government’s To-Do’s: Improve Resources, Help Connect Students With Them
New Student Government Assembly Chairperson Jakiyah Bradley said she wants SGA to be more accessible to students this academic year.
Over Half of Student Government Candidates Ran Unopposed
In the recent student government elections, more candidates ran unopposed than not. The newly elected presidents of Tisch and Stern told WSN this may be due to a lack of participation in and awareness of student government.
Aspiring and Current Student Senators at-Large Mingle at Meet-and-Greet
Student government held their second meet-and-greet for those interested in the Senator at-Large positions, meant to represent communities that lack a voice at NYU.
SGA Sets New Guidelines to Ensure Fairness in Upcoming Elections
All-University Elections are taking place in just over a week, and NYU’s Elections Commission has issued a number of guidelines for possible candidates.
