New York University

NYU issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists’

The guidelines do not distinguish between targeting Jews and targeting Zionists, nor do they address the presence of anti-Zionist Jews in many of the campus protests.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
24/08/2024

UAE deports graduate who yelled 'Free Palestine' as he received his diploma

Only days after yelling "Free Palestine" at the ceremony while dressed in a Palestinian black-and-white keffiyeh scarf, witnesses cited by the Associated Press said the graduate was deported. 

Attorney files lawsuits against New York University due to failure to stop campus antisemitism

Marc Kasowitz, the attorney representing plaintiffs in the law suit told the 'Post' that the goal of the lawsuit is to obtain court orders requiring schools to accept IHRA definition.

Hebrew language Olympiad celebrates record participation in its third year

The third annual Hebrew Language Olympiad at Tel Aviv University attracted hundreds of teenagers worldwide, showcasing impressive growth and participation from diverse regions and institutions.

NYU is split: A campus divided over Israel's war in Gaza

Life at NYU has become strained. The university, usually a vibrant center for learning, now grapples with intense pressure and division from all angles.

By COLLIN BYUN
10/02/2024

NYU Alumni Club of Israel suspends cooperation over student safety concerns

The decision comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed by Jewish students accusing the school of creating a hostile environment and not taking antisemitism accusations seriouisly.

NYU announces antisemitism research center as Jewish students file discrimination suit

The Center for the Study of Antisemitism center will research both “classical” anti-Jewish discrimination and “the ‘new antisemitism’ and its links to anti-Zionism."

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
17/11/2023

NYU is sued by Jewish students who allege antisemitism on campus

The plaintiffs said antisemitism had been a "growing institutional problem" at NYU even before the war between Israel and Hamas began last month, and has since gotten worse.

By REUTERS
15/11/2023

Antony Blinken’s cousin withdraws from NYU 'because of antisemitism'

“People think that being woke equals supporting terrorists, and we feel that our institution [NYU]  is just being ignorant and supporting antisemitism,” the young woman said.

01/11/2023

How you can stop your child from developing prejudices against others

Children’s views of inequality may be influenced by how its causes are explained to them, according to a new study.

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