Diversity at NYU
Middle East Commons Participants Discuss Trump Peace Plan and Anti-Semitism at NYU
NYU community members gathered on Monday during the first session of a new monthly series to have a conversation about Trump’s new peace plan and anti-Semitism reports at NYU.
Franswa Zhang, Contributing Writer
• Feb 11, 2020
NYU Steinhardt Graduate School Creates New Scholarships for Underrepresented Students
A new strategy for fostering a diverse student body at Steinhardt includes new scholarships at the graduate school.
Emily Mason, News Editor
• Jan 30, 2020
Underrepresented Students Demand Support From NYU
At a town hall for three underrepresented groups at NYU, attendees criticized the university for touting solidarity without taking action.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor
• Nov 18, 2019
NYU Lacks Representation, Support for Latine Students, Attendees of Town Hall Say
On Wednesday, students voiced their frustrations with the university’s inaction regarding issues faced by Latine students.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer
• Nov 15, 2019
Activists Call for More Action on Menstrual Health. Period.
At a rally for the first National Period Day, protestors spoke about menstrual health topics such as stigma, access of menstrual products in schools and accessibility of products in marginalized communities.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor
• Oct 21, 2019
Activists Talk Whitewashing of #MeToo Movement, How It Progressed Internationally
Panelists from Pakistan, India and Morocco spoke about how the #MeToo movement has played out in their countries.
Jana Warshawsky, Contributing Writer
• Oct 3, 2019
Student Government Address Diversity Through Alternate Senator at-Large Positions
The Student Senators Council has reached out to clubs and organizations representing minorities to encourage students to apply.
Ishaan Parmar and Victor Porcelli
• Sep 27, 2019
NYU to Create a Scholarship for Formerly Incarcerated Students
The scholarship, created in conjunction with the Prison Industrial Complex Committee and Incarceration to Education Coalition, will begin in the 2020-2021 school year.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor
• May 31, 2019
Bronx Prep School Encourages Black Students to Excel
Gallatin senior A’nisa Megginson has been donating the proceeds of her Stay Woke &
Meditate club to her former elementary school, The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School, which features a curriculum geared toward helping black students excel in any field.
Emily Mason, Deputy News Editor
• Apr 7, 2019
Accounts of Discrimination Shared Anonymously via Instagram
In light of Being@NYU, Justice Lab launched the Instagram account UnheardNYU this February to highlight students’ experiences with discrimination.
Bethany Allard, Staff Writer
• Mar 4, 2019
College of Dentistry Opens Center for Disabled
From wheelchair users who may have difficulty sitting in a dental chair to autistic patients that may require a calmer environment, the new center hopes to improve patients’ experiences.
Lachlan Hyatt, Staff Writer
• Feb 25, 2019
Student Tweet About Racist Email Gains Traction
After asking for help from his classmates, an NYU student received a racist email in response.
Tianne Johnson, Editor-at-Large
• Feb 12, 2019
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Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • Mar 12, 2024
Julia Diorio, Music Editor • Feb 20, 2024