![Sunrise Movement NYU urged the NYU board of trustees to improve transparency and democracy, as well as divest from fossil fuels. For the 1,200 students who have signed a petition created by Sunrise NYU, democracy within the NYU board of trustees and community is imperative. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ops-anderson-divest.jpg)
Letter to the Editor: Divestment, democracy and the board of trustees
The board of trustees is an unaccountable group with overwhelming power. We need to democratize NYU to ensure transparency, accountability and a prosperous future for its students. A response to ”Hamilton discusses NYU dorm intruder response, denies private prison investment,” Nov. 18.
Paige Anderson, Contributing Writer
• December 7, 2021
![On the steps inside the Kimmel Center for University Life, a student activist holds a sign that reads, NYU would rather suspend students than speak to them #TrusteeTownHall.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_7879-e1523746702591-675x900.jpg)
Frustrated with Setbacks, Student Activists Plan Change in Tactics
Bela Kochkarova, Contributing Writer
• September 14, 2018
![NYUs proposed budget for the 2018-2019 academic year shows a 3.1 percent increase from the 2017-2018 budget.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/recap_jessica-francis-667x1000.jpg)
NYU Endowment Eclipses $4 Billion, Cost of Attendance to Rise 2.7 Percent in 2018-2019
Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor
• May 15, 2018
![Screenshot taken of the ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-05-at-8.46.17-PM-900x528.png)
NYU Trustees Mentioned In Paradise Papers
Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor
• December 6, 2017
![Several members of SLAM met in the lobby of Elmer Holmes Bobst Library demanding to be met by President Hamilton.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/slam-1-of-1-1200x800.jpg)
SLAM Keeps Pressure on Hamilton in Fight for Student Representation
Sayer Devlin, News Editor
• September 27, 2017
![NYU’s Board of Trustees with Andrew Hamilton in September 2016. The board of trustees has recently faced pressure from student groups to increase transparency and student involvement in the board.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/032017_thirteen_nyu.edu_-900x721.jpg)
What the 13 Non-NYU Related Trustees Do
Adriana Tapia, Staff Writer
• March 20, 2017
![SCC voted on whether or not to propose allowing students on the Board of Trustees to the University Senate.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Trustees_SayerDevlin-900x477.jpg)
Student Representation on Board of Trustees Wins in SSC Vote
Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor
• February 16, 2017
![Presidential search committee, listening times announced](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/FINALLLL-news-search-graphic-.jpg)
Presidential search committee, listening times announced
Christine Park, Staff Writer
• September 11, 2014
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
![A woman with brown hair and a blue shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dopico.jpeg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024