Higher Education

NYU Law Trustee’s Company Hired Goons For The Protest Against Him NYU Law Trustee’s Company Hired Goons For The Protest Against Him

When Daniel Straus's company locked out workers, they showed up at NYU to protest. It turns out the anti-labor protesters they encountered there were hired by the company.

Oct 22, 2012 / StudentNation / Rebecca Nathanson

The Death of the Golden Dream of Education The Death of the Golden Dream of Education

California has gutted the budget for what was once a shining example of public higher education, leaving students saddled with more debt and fewer options. 

Oct 2, 2012 / Andy Kroll

Arizona Students React to Anti-Muslim Video and Related Violence Arizona Students React to Anti-Muslim Video and Related Violence

Students at the University of Arizona fear recent riots may stir anti-Muslim sentiments on campus. 

Sep 28, 2012 / StudentNation / Amer Azzam Taleb

What’s Next for the Maple Spring? What’s Next for the Maple Spring?

The student-led movement scored a victory in the election, with the new government repealing tuition hikes. But the grievances behind the mass protests still lurk.

Sep 27, 2012 / Jesse Rosenfeld

NYU Professors Sue Government Over 2031 Expansion NYU Professors Sue Government Over 2031 Expansion

NYU has refused to present any kind of business plan for its 2031 expansion plan.

Sep 27, 2012 / StudentNation / Zoë Schlanger

Did Quebec’s Election End the Student Movement? Did Quebec’s Election End the Student Movement?

The real victory in Quebec may be students realizing their own power in organizing.  

Sep 20, 2012 / StudentNation / Zachary A. Bell

Students, Beware: Private Student-Loan Companies Are Not Your Friends

Students, Beware: Private Student-Loan Companies Are Not Your Friends Students, Beware: Private Student-Loan Companies Are Not Your Friends

A devastating report reveals the predatory practices behind the $150 billion private student-lending industry.

Sep 4, 2012 / Kay Steiger

Massive Student Protests Continue in Montreal

Massive Student Protests Continue in Montreal Massive Student Protests Continue in Montreal

Tens of thousands of students and their supporters take to the streets in Montreal to protest tuition hikes.

Aug 24, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/16/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/16/12)

Every week, Nation interns try to look beyond the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.

Aug 16, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

NYU Law Trustee Funds Justice Institute, Locks Out Workers

NYU Law Trustee Funds Justice Institute, Locks Out Workers NYU Law Trustee Funds Justice Institute, Locks Out Workers

The glaring disjunction between Daniel Straus' deeds and actions have not gone unnoticed, and now the businessman is facing retribution from striking workers and organized students...

Aug 16, 2012 / StudentNation / Rebecca Nathanson

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