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politics1 year ago

University Leaders Face Scrutiny Over Donations, Protests, and Antisemitism

During a House hearing, Rep. Burgess Owens questioned Northwestern University President Michael Schill about the university's substantial donations from Qatar, a nation known for harboring Hamas leaders. Owens criticized the university's partnership with Al Jazeera and its handling of campus antisemitism. Schill defended the university's actions but faced scrutiny from other lawmakers, including Rep. Elise Stefanik, who highlighted antisemitic incidents on campus and the university's low rating from the Anti-Defamation League. The hearing is part of a broader investigation into antisemitism and foreign influence in U.S. universities.

via Fox News|
#antisemitism#burgess-owens#college-protests
politics1 year ago

College Leaders Face Congress Over Campus Antisemitism Allegations

Congress is set to question administrators from Northwestern, UCLA, and Rutgers over their handling of campus antisemitism, with accusations of negotiating with pro-Hamas groups and failing to protect Jewish students. The hearing, titled "Calling for Accountability: Stopping Antisemitic College Chaos," follows similar scrutiny faced by Penn, Harvard, and MIT last year, leading to resignations of their presidents. Critics argue that the universities' actions have emboldened antisemitic behavior and failed to uphold campus safety and conduct codes.

via Fox News|
#antisemitism#campus-administration#college-protests
education1 year ago

College Leaders to Testify Before Congress on Campus Antisemitism

The heads of Northwestern, UCLA, and Rutgers will testify before the Republican-led House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding accusations of antisemitism at their institutions. This follows a series of pro-Palestinian protest encampments on their campuses. The committee criticizes the universities' handling of the protests, with Rutgers and Northwestern negotiating with demonstrators and UCLA calling in police only after violence erupted. The university leaders acknowledge the presence of antisemitism but defend their actions to address it.

via The New York Times|
#antisemitism#college-protests#congressional-hearing
politics2 years ago

"GOP Calls for Action Against Anti-Semitic Protests on College Campuses"

Republican officials, candidates, and activists are framing antisemitic incidents and progressive protests against Israel as part of a larger cultural battle over education, particularly at elite universities. They argue that universities have been captured by a "woke agenda" and are calling for campus crackdowns, removal of federal funding from schools that fail to investigate threats, and expulsion of foreign students who share antisemitic messages. Antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in the United States, and Republicans see opportunities to exploit divisions within the liberal coalition by highlighting the views of progressive Democrats who oppose the Israeli government. The Biden administration has pledged to fight antisemitism on college campuses, but Republicans argue that university administrators value Jewish students less than other minority groups.

via The New York Times|
#antisemitism#college-protests#education
international-affairs2 years ago

"Campus Protests and Controversies: Examining the Impact of Israel-Hamas Conflict on US Colleges"

College campuses across the United States have witnessed protests in support of the Palestinian people following the recent Hamas attacks on Israel. The protests, organized in response to former Hamas leader Khaled Mashal's call for a global day of "rage," aimed to condemn Israel's treatment of Palestinians and its response to the attacks. While some protests remained peaceful, others led to arrests and tensions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators. The Israel Defense Forces have entered the Gaza Strip for localized raids but have not yet initiated a full-scale ground invasion.

via Fox News|
#college-protests#gaza#hamas
conflictprotests2 years ago

"US College Campuses: Battlegrounds for Israel-Hamas Protests and Antisemitic Activism"

Protests and tensions have erupted on college campuses across the United States in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Students supporting both sides have clashed, leading to reports of harassment and assaults. Some student groups have faced backlash for their statements, while college administrators struggle to maintain campus security and address the issue without taking sides. The national group Students for Justice in Palestine declared a "day of resistance," prompting demonstrations at colleges across North America. The situation remains tense as both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian students express fear and concern for their safety.

via Reuters|
#college-protests#conflictprotests#israel
politics2 years ago

DeSantis targets diversity and inclusion programs at Florida colleges.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized recent protests at two Bay Area universities, calling them a "cancer" growing among student bodies at liberal colleges. He suggested that students who engage in such behavior should be expelled from the university. DeSantis has made a name for himself in combating left-wing ideology in public institutions, and recently signed a bill banning universities in his state from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

via SFGATE|
#bay-area#college-protests#diversity-and-inclusion