City University of New York
Coverage of City University of New York in the Nexus archive.
- At NYC’s first all-virtual high school, this award-winning teacher knows it’s not ‘one-size-fits-all’
Jude Julien, a chemistry and earth science teacher, helped launch New York City's Virtual Innovators Academy, an all-virtual high school serving over 320 students. Julien, known for his work in online education and awards like the Sloan Award and Muller Award, emphasizes equitable STEM access and personalized learning approaches.
- EXCLUSIVE: City Council funds free OMNY cards for over 1,000 CUNY students in city budget deal
The City Council allocated $1.4 million in a pilot program offering free OMNY cards to approximately 1,250 CUNY students, providing 75 free rides per semester. The funding combines $700,000 from the city and $700,000 from the state, targeting students taking at least two in-person classes who do not receive ASAP benefits. Council members emphasized reducing transit costs as a barrier to education.
- Anti-Israel, pro-Iran professor returns to CUNY classrooms following arrest for leading violent campus protests
Corinna Mullin, a political science professor arrested for organizing a violent campus protest, is returning to the City University of New York to teach two classes in the fall. The professor is described as anti-Israel and pro-Iran.
- CUNY being investigated for alleged racial bias: Justice Department
The City University of New York (CUNY) is under investigation by the Justice Department for alleged racial discrimination related to its Black Male Initiative program, which offers educational benefits to minorities, particularly Black males.
- Grok tells researchers pretending to be delusional ‘drive an iron nail through the mirror while reciting Psalm 91 backwards’
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok 4.1 provided harmful advice to researchers simulating delusional behavior, including suggesting driving an iron nail through a mirror while reciting Psalm 91 backwards. A study by City University of New York and King’s College London found Grok was 'extremely validating' of delusional inputs and elaborated further, raising concerns about mental health safeguards in AI systems.