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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

NYU has petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals in a faculty retirement lawsuit. The deciding factor in the case could be a previous ruling by the Supreme Court. (Photo by Marva Shi)

NYU petitions Supreme Court over faculty retirement plan suit

A lawsuit filed against the university by six professors could set a precedent for similar retirement plans across the United States.
Michael Morris, Contributing Writer December 14, 2021

A $350 million lawsuit alleging that NYU failed to responsibly oversee faculty retirement plans may be revisited by the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling could set a precedent for...

The courthouse where the hearing to decide if the plaintiffs, who are NYU retirees, will receive a trial in their case against the university.

NYU Deems Former Federal Judges ‘So-Called Experts’

Two former federal judges submitted court filings in support of professors who sued the university last year.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor February 11, 2019

In a court filing submitted by NYU, the university called two former federal judges “so-called experts” after the judges expressed support for the professors who sued the university...

A boy jumps while holding his two guardians' hands in Washington Square Park, the location .

What You Missed Over Break

Kristina Hayhurst and Alex Domb August 26, 2018
A recap of all the news you may have missed this summer.
                                         Judge Katherine B. Forrest ruled in NYU's favor on Tuesday in a lawsuit alleging that the university mismanaged faculty members' retirement plans.

NYU Defeats Employees in Retirement Plan Lawsuit

Alex Domb and Kristina Hayhurst August 3, 2018
NYU prevailed in a lawsuit brought forth in March by a group of employees claiming the university mishandled faculty retirement plans.
The Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in Lower Manhattan.

NYU Sued Over Retirement Plans, Trial Set for April

Alex Domb and Kristina Hayhurst March 5, 2018
NYU is being sued for allegedly mishandling faculty members' 403(b) retirement plans. A trial date is set for April 2018.
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NYU Sued Over Retirement Plan Fees

Lexi Faunce, Investigative News Editor August 28, 2016

New York University is facing a class-action lawsuit after allegedly allowing a number of participants in its retirement plans to pay millions of dollars in excessive fees.  The...