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Nazi swastika flag flown at NYU during graduation week, condemned by officials, including Mamdani

A flag featuring Nazi swastikas and a Star of David was flown on an NYU building, prompting condemnation from the university and political officials, including NYC Mayor Mamdani.

A flag flown at the New York University graduation week bearing the school colors and torch logo, fused with a Star of David, flanked by two Nazi swastikas, in apparent mockery of the Israeli flag, May 2026.
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NYU student's dorm room door defaced with antisemitic graffiti

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NYU: Theft of student's mezuzah revealed not to be antisemitic crime

Logan Rozos, a New York University student commencement speaker, denounces "atrocities currently happening in Palestine" during his talk, May 14, 2025. NYU revoked his diploma over the speech.

NYU withholds diploma of student who condemned ‘atrocities currently happening in Palestine’


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."

 A person holds an antisemitic sign showing a Star of David in the trash at a demonstration against Israel, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as part of a student walkout by students of New York University, in New York City, U.S., October 25, 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.

 Counter-protesters gather as others attend a demonstration against Israel, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as part of a student walkout by students of New York University, in New York City, U.S., October 25, 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.

 Anti-war protesters raise their "bloody" hands behind US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on President Biden's $106b. national security supplemental funding request to support Israel and Ukriane, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, October 31, 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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University of Haifa grants honorary degrees to Bill Clinton, NYU president

The University of Haifa thanked Clinton for his support for Israel, his actions promoting coexistence in the region and his friendship with former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin.

President Bill Clinton receives an honorary doctorate from University of Haifa.

Bill Clinton, ex-NYU pres to receive honorary doctorates from U. of Haifa

Ron Robin: Bill Clinton and John Sexton express In their many years of activity to promote a diverse and egalitarian society, coexistence and a commitment to social and environmental sustainability.

 Former US president Bill Clinton.

Does the human brain know when something sounds wrong?

Our brains are capable of distinguishing noises that are natural, compared to those that are perhaps a bit off-key.

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Baruch Levine, Bible scholar who grew Judaic Studies at NYU, dies at 91

The Emeritus Skirball Professor of Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at New York University, Levine passed away on December 16th in Hamden, Connecticut at age 91.

 Baruch Levine, Emeritus Skirball Professor of Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at New York University, speaks at Yale Divinity School in October 2004. At left is his commentary on the book of Numbers.

Students at NYU school named for Steinhardt calls for removal of his name

Michael Steinhardt acquired, owned and sold more than 1,000 looted items over the past 30 years

 Michael Steinhardt speaks at the Champions of Jewish Values International Awards Gala in New York City, May 21, 2017.

NYU publication commits itself to supporting BDS

In their most recent edition of The Harbinger, NYU Review of Law & Social Change announced that it will boycott academic events convened or cosponsored by Israel.

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