Chief investment officer steps down after 8 years
NYU’s chief investment officer of eight years officially resigned on Saturday to pursue “another opportunity” outside the university.
NYU researchers measure anti-Asian bias across the country
Researchers at the university found that a state’s party leaning and its population of people of Asian descent are associated with its levels of anti-Asian bias.
The Soapbox: Asylum laws in Italy, fire ban in Australia, climate activism in Germany
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Course assistants to receive $1.7 million in missing back pay
NYU recently finalized a yearslong grievance with its graduate student union, which demanded over $1 million in backdated hourly pay for hundreds of course assistants.
Beyond NYU: Crafting sound waves and creating communities
Lynne Feldman spent her high school years dreaming of a career in music. Now, she is a seasoned sound editor-turned-social worker.
Athletics director placed on administrative leave after alleged inappropriate behavior
Sources told WSN that Athletics Director Stuart Robinson was placed on administrative leave due to misconduct accusations.
Swipe it Forward returns with new banking system
The student government announced changes to its meal swipe donation initiative, Swipe it Forward, at a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14.
Grossman receives $2 million grant to support addiction prevention services
The funding, which is from the New York state Office of Addiction Services and Supports, will go toward addiction and prevention services at the Grossman School of Medicine.
Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS’ embodies the teenage girl experience
The pop star’s latest project is a mix of repetitive-yet-fiery anthems and powerful bedroom ballads.
Bobst Library undergoing first floor remodel
Improvements on the building’s first floor — including new furniture, updated lighting and a redesigned study space layout — will be open next month.
NYU to remove legacy status question from Common App
The university will change its Common Application and publicly available data to reflect that it does not consider alumni relations in admissions.
