Campus Anti Semitism News

education6 months ago•3 min saved

Lawmakers Question Columbia President Over Leaked Texts and Civil Rights Concerns

An anonymous group of Columbia faculty claims a Jewish board member leaked private texts of acting president Claire Shipman, but Columbia provided the texts to the House Committee investigating campus anti-Semitism. The texts include Shipman's comments about removing a board member and other controversial statements. The faculty group questions the timing of the leak and criticizes Shipman's apology, calling for her to stand by her words.

via freebeacon.com|

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University Presidents Face Backlash Over Antisemitism Comments at Congressional Hearing

The presidents of Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania are responding to criticism following their testimonies on campus anti-Semitism at a congressional hearing. The presidents reiterated their commitment to free expression and diversity of viewpoints on campus, while also stating that action is being taken to support students facing threats and to hold violators of the code of conduct accountable. Some supporters of Israel and Palestine have called for resignations or legal action against the presidents. Harvard President Claudine Gay clarified that calls for violence or genocide against the Jewish community are not condoned by the university, and Penn President Elizabeth Magill promised to review the university's code of conduct after declining to say whether advocating genocide was a violation.

via Al Jazeera English|

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