New York University officials and New York City leaders condemned the display of a flag bearing swastikas and a Star of David on an NYU campus building during graduation week, calling the incident an act of antisemitism as police launched an investigation.

The flag was raised Wednesday, May 13, 2026, above the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development in Greenwich Village during the university’s “Grad Alley” graduation event.

Witnesses said the banner remained visible for approximately 15 minutes around 5 p.m. before campus security removed it, according to Washington Square News.