Faculty form group in support of Palestinian students at protest
A group of professors at NYU said they are forming a group to support Palestinian students at a Tuesday pro-Palestine protest in Washington Square Park.
Muslim student groups, Islamic Center raise $880,000 for Morocco and Libya relief
The university’s Muslim Student Association and its Islamic Center have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for relief after deadly disasters led to devastation in North Africa.
Chess players, coaches biased against female players, NYU study finds
In a study conducted by NYU’s psychology department, researchers found that parents and coaches of chess players don’t believe that female players have the same potential as their male counterparts.
Protesters call on NYU Bookstore to cut ties with Nike
Student organizers gathered near the bookstore’s entrance to raise awareness about alleged labor violations in a factory that produces Nike products.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2023 Commencement: Hamilton’s goodbye, a speech from Finland’s prime minister and more
Outgoing NYU president Andrew Hamilton gave his final send-off to the class of 2023 in his last commencement ceremony as the university’s leader.
