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The Department of Justice filed an 81-page federal lawsuit against the University of California, alleging UCLA administrators routinely ignored antisemitism complaints from Jewish employees since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack and the Gaza war spurred campus protests, marking a sharp escalation in civil rights actions against UC after prior demands for about $1.2 billion in settlements.
Columbia University has selected Jennifer Mnookin, the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 2022, as its next president, aiming to bring growth and stability after a tumultuous period marked by campus protests and leadership upheavals.
UCLA settled for $6 million with Jewish students and a professor over civil rights violations related to campus protests blocking access and creating hostility, following a lawsuit and a judge's ruling that the university failed to protect Jewish students during demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza.
Columbia University disciplined students involved in protests, including suspensions and expulsions, following demonstrations over its ties to Israel and other issues, amid heightened tensions and recent federal funding cuts.
Columbia University has adopted the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism to secure the restoration of $400 million in federal grants, amid criticism that the definition conflates anti-Zionism with antisemitism and may restrict academic freedom, following similar moves by Harvard and under pressure from government and pro-Israel groups.
Leaders from Georgetown, CUNY, and UC Berkeley will testify before Congress regarding campus antisemitism, amid ongoing political scrutiny and debates over free speech and safety measures on campuses, following pro-Palestinian protests and allegations of bias.
Santa Ono's appointment as University of Florida president was rejected amid controversy over his past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and his handling of campus protests and antisemitism issues at Michigan, leading to widespread mockery and criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
Dr. Santa Ono has been unanimously approved by the UF Board of Trustees as the university's 14th president, pending Florida Board of Governors confirmation. Ono, formerly president of the University of Michigan, emphasized his stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and addressed campus issues such as antisemitism and protests. His appointment follows the resignation of former president Ben Sasse, and he brings extensive academic leadership experience from multiple universities.
Three Columbia University deans have been placed on leave after sending disparaging text messages during a panel on antisemitism, mocking speakers and using emojis like vomiting faces. The messages, captured by an alumnus, were exchanged during discussions on the impact of rising antisemitism on campus. The university has committed to addressing antisemitism and ensuring a safe environment for all students.
Thirteen pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested at Stanford University after occupying the president and provost's offices, causing extensive vandalism. The protest, which aimed to push the university to divest from Israel, led to immediate suspensions and potential graduation bans for involved students. The university cited safety concerns and policy violations for removing a student encampment. The incident is part of a broader wave of campus protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.
More than a dozen pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford University were arrested and some suspended after briefly taking over the president's office, demanding the school divest from companies supporting Israel's military campaign. The protest led to injuries, vandalism, and immediate disciplinary actions against involved students.
Pro-Palestine protesters have occupied the president's office at Stanford University, demanding the addition of a divestment bill to the Board of Trustees meeting, financial transparency, and the dropping of charges against pro-Palestinian students. The group, consisting of around 10 students inside and 50 outside, has barricaded the building and renamed it "Dr. Adnan Office." Security and law enforcement are present, and the situation is ongoing.
Wayne State University police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment set up by student activists demanding the university divest from Israeli companies and weapons manufacturers. The removal, which led to the arrest of a dozen protesters, has sparked further demonstrations and criticism from both sides, with activists vowing to continue their efforts and university officials citing safety and legal concerns.
Anti-Israel protesters at UCLA clashed with police after blocking access to campus buildings and erecting barricades. Despite warnings to disperse, the protesters continued their activities, leading to physical altercations and arrests. The protests coincided with a congressional hearing on anti-semitism at U.S. universities, where UCLA Chancellor Gene Block testified.
Hundreds of Harvard students walked out of their commencement ceremony to protest the university's decision to bar 13 students involved in Gaza protests from graduating, part of a broader call for universities to boycott entities linked to Israel.