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NYU Testing Requirements Remain Unchanged for Class of 2025
NYU plans to continue requiring standardized tests for future applications despite COVID-19 complications.
Julia Santiago, Contributing Writer
• May 5, 2020
Three NYU Professors Inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences elected three NYU professors as fellows on Thursday, April 23.
Nick Mead, Deputy News Editor
• May 4, 2020
Teaching Assistants Plan a ‘Sick-Out’ Strike
Members of Sick-Out NYU plan to take a three-day strike to advocate for graduate students’ rights during the pandemic.
Nick Mead, Deputy News Editor
• May 4, 2020
Students Voice Concern Over NYU Pandemic Response
During a virtual town hall organized by Students Demanding Care, students criticized NYU’s handling of COVID-19 and demanded the university take more concrete action regarding emergency aid and tuition.
Andrew Califf, Staff Writer
• May 4, 2020
Elected Officials Address NYC College Students’ Pandemic Concerns
Senator Robert Jackson, Assemblymember Deborah Glick and Assemblymember Harvey Epstein responded to COVID-19-related concerns from students representing universities and colleges across New York City.
Emily Mason, News Editor
• May 4, 2020
181 Mercer Street Construction Resumes
Despite complaints from locals and community organizations, NYU continues construction at 181 Mercer Street after the state allowed construction projects for schools to be considered essential.
Andrew Califf, Staff Writer
• April 30, 2020
Tisch Parent Sues NYU for Tuition
NYU is the latest university in New York City to be sued for tuition money back.
Emily Mason, News Editor
• April 30, 2020
NYU Pledges Housing Refunds If Fall Goes Remote
An email was sent out about housing deposit refunds if in-person classes do not resume in the fall semester as well as other housing information.
Aarushi Sharma, Staff Writer
• April 30, 2020
NYU Student Belongings Returned and Damaged
This Tisch senior thought his belongings were safely stored in his former Carlyle Court dorm room, until he was surprised with the severely damaged boxes on his doorstep.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Deputy Managing Editor
• April 29, 2020
University-Wide Email Leaves Students With More Questions Than Answers
In another community-wide email, university administrators detailed costs faced during the pandemic as well as how the university plans to proceed at this time.
Abby Hofstetter, Managing Editor
• April 28, 2020
NYU Community Members Demand NYC Education Reform Amid COVID-19
Students came together with activists and educators to create a space for discussion and planning the next steps in fighting inequitable education amid the pandemic.
Dylan Wahbe, Contributing Writer
• April 27, 2020
Faculty Demand Support For Graduate Students
Faculty members in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis and the Department of English have sent letters to the administration asking for extensions of graduate student funding.
Emily Mason, News Editor
• April 27, 2020