Opinion: NYU’s board of trustees contradicts the university’s mission of inclusivity

Election conspiracists, CEOs who profit from immigrant detention, and other proponents of inequality have no place leading NYU. These trustees should be removed from office.

WSN Editorial Board • September 13, 2021

The presence of an election conspiracist and the CEO of an investment firm with massive holdings in private prison and immigration concentration camp operators proves that the...

Diverse in Race, Diverse in Thought

Colleges aren’t sacrificing intellectual diversity by focusing on racial diversity. They are helping to create it.

Sarah John, Contributing Writer • November 1, 2018

Colleges aren’t sacrificing intellectual diversity by focusing on racial diversity. They are helping to create it.

[INFOGRAPHIC] The Changing Diversity at NYU

Mona Chen, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2016

As the soon-to-be inaugurated President Hamilton pledges to increase diversity on campus, WSN looks at how diverse students, faculty and administrators at NYU really are.

Are Segregated Dorms the Answer?

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2016

NYU students discuss the possibly of organizing residence halls by race after CSULA's Black Student Union asked for segregated dorms to avoid microagressions.

Let White People Talk White Privilege

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer • April 18, 2016

Reflection is hard to do, especially when you are, like me, part of an exceptionally privileged race, gender and class.

NYU inclusion pledges are encouraging step forward

WSN Editorial Board • November 30, 2015

Though activists should absolutely ensure the university follows through on their word, change comes in small steps and the administration’s recent pledges should be seen as encouraging milestones toward progress.