New York University

New York University is a private, non-denominational institution of higher education that grants undergraduate, graduate, medical and law degrees. New York University is the largest private university in the United States.New York University: Facts

On February 18, 2009, the student group Take Back NYU barricaded themselves in the Kimmel Student Center in protest. Other students protested outside. The group has several demands including disclosure of the school's budget. The protesters continued to demonstrate for a third day on February 20, 2009.NY1: NYU Students Continue to Protest (February 20, 2009)

Take Back NYU Protests

The student group Take Back NYU began protesting on February 18, 2009. About 70 students barricaded themselves in the Kimmel Center. The protesters called it an "occupation." The students listed their demands on the website takebacknyu.com.The group demands an annual report of the school's budget and they demand that 13 scholarships be given to students from the Gaza Strip annually. They also want surplus supplies to be given to the Islamic University of Gaza.New York Times: N.Y.U. Students Continue Occupation to Press Demands (February 19, 2009)

History

New York University was established in 1831 by Albert Gallatin and other prominent New York residents who thought the city should have a university available to young men regardless of birthright or social standing. The school would eventually open its doors to women in 1888.New York University: Archives