The University of Pennsylvania has appointed J. Larry Jameson as its interim president following the removal of Liz Magill due to controversial comments made during a House hearing on college antisemitism. Jameson, the head of the university's medical school, will lead the institution while a permanent replacement is sought. Magill's dismissal came after she suggested that a call to genocide Jewish people would depend on the context. The university is now under scrutiny, as the Chair of the House Education Committee has announced an investigation into Penn, Harvard University, and MIT regarding their learning environments and disciplinary policies.
The University of Pennsylvania's board of trustees has appointed J. Larry Jameson as the interim president following Liz Magill's resignation. Magill faced backlash after equivocating on questions regarding disciplinary actions for students calling for the genocide of Jews during a congressional hearing. Jameson, the dean of UPenn's medical school, was approved for the position during a Zoom meeting. Magill's resignation comes after a contentious hearing on antisemitism, with Harvard and MIT presidents receiving support from their respective governing boards.
The University of Pennsylvania has appointed Dr. J. Larry Jameson as the interim president following the resignation of Liz Magill. Magill stepped down after facing criticism for her response at a congressional hearing regarding university policy on calls for the genocide of Jews. Dr. Jameson previously served as the dean of the university's medical school.
Investigative journalist Sara Carter interviewed University of Pennsylvania students following the resignation of President Liz Magill after her controversial appearance at a House hearing on antisemitism. Some students expressed uncertainty about whether calls for Jewish genocide violated the school's code of conduct, equating it to "just someone else's opinion." Others acknowledged the significance of Magill's resignation but struggled to provide a clear stance on the issue. Carter described these interactions as "mind-blowing" and highlighted the need for leadership changes at other prestigious institutions. A poll mentioned by host Sean Hannity indicated that 20% of young people between 18 and 29 believe the Holocaust was a myth.
Liz Magill has resigned as president of the University of Pennsylvania following months of turmoil and pressure from dissident trustees, donors, and public officials. The unrest began with concerns over a Palestinian literary conference on campus, which some viewed as supporting antisemitism. Magill's presidency was further scrutinized after her appearance at a congressional hearing on antisemitism, where her cautious answers drew criticism. The Wharton advisory board, led by influential donor Marc Rowan, launched a campaign for new leadership, and Magill's resignation came after a majority of the board decided she had to go. The university's board of trustees is now faced with the task of finding new leadership amidst a divided and tumultuous environment.
The White House declined to comment on University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill's resignation following a House Education committee hearing on antisemitism. However, the White House spokesperson stated that Magill's decision to withdraw her remarks about pro-Palestinian protests on campus was the right thing to do. Magill, along with Harvard President Claudine Gay and MIT President Sally Kornbluth, faced backlash and calls for resignation after their responses to questioning from Rep. Elise Stefanik went viral. The presidents expressed commitment to free speech while distancing themselves from the rhetoric used. Magill's resignation came shortly after the hearing.
Harvard University President Claudine Gay is facing criticism for her handling of alleged antisemitism on campus, but she still has more support than her University of Pennsylvania counterpart Liz Magill, who resigned. While Gay has received institutional support and trust from hundreds of Harvard faculty members, the university's board of directors has not yet released a statement backing her. Gay has opened a dialogue with Jewish students, apologized for her handling of the issue, and assembled an advisory group to address antisemitism on campus. However, government officials, donors, and other leaders are still calling for her resignation.
Pressure is mounting on Harvard University President Claudine Gay following the resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill. Gay, along with Magill and MIT President Sally Kornbluth, faced criticism for their responses to alleged incidents of antisemitism on their campuses. While Gay has apologized for her remarks, major donors, including billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman, remain unsatisfied. Harvard is one of several academic institutions under scrutiny for alleged antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite community backlash, including a petition signed by over 300 faculty members, the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers are meeting to discuss Gay's future.
Pressure is mounting on Harvard University President Claudine Gay following the resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill. Gay, along with Magill and MIT President Sally Kornbluth, faced criticism for their responses to alleged incidents of antisemitism on their campuses. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has called for the removal of university leaders, while hundreds of faculty members have signed a petition in support of Gay. Gay has apologized for her remarks and acknowledged the concerns of Jewish students. The Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers are meeting amid pressure for Gay to step down. Business leaders and alumni have criticized Gay's perceived inaction, while Harvard's community frames discrimination as a systemic issue. Over 300 faculty members have signed a petition urging officials to resist calls for Gay's removal. Alumni donors have called for concrete reforms to support Jews on campus.
Former University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill's resignation has sparked calls for the presidents of Harvard and MIT to also step down over their failure to condemn antisemitism on campus. Magill's resignation was seen by some as a consequence for not condemning student calls for the genocide of Jews, while others viewed it as a win for the censorship of pro-Palestinian voices. New York Rep. Elise Stefanik called for the presidents of Harvard and MIT to "do the right thing" and step down. The organization StopAntisemitism also celebrated Magill's resignation and called for Harvard's President Claudine Gay to be next. Critics have accused the universities of perpetrating antisemitism and have called for a comprehensive Congressional investigation.
Viewers criticized "Saturday Night Live" for its cold open sketch that mocked congressional hearings on antisemitism on college campuses, which aired just hours after University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned following backlash over her testimony. The sketch received little laughter from the audience and was seen by some as undermining the seriousness of recent incidents of antisemitism. The portrayal of Rep. Elise Stefanik as the butt of the sketch's jokes also drew criticism. The sketch was partially saved by an appearance from Kenan Thompson, but overall, it was widely panned as one of the worst cold opens in SNL history.
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned following backlash over her handling of antisemitism on campus. The resignation came after Republican lawmakers called for her removal and threatened to withhold $31 million in state funding to the university's veterinary school. Magill will remain a tenured faculty member at Penn Carey Law and will serve as interim president while a new leader is appointed. The Chair of the Board of Trustees, Scott L. Bok, also announced his resignation two hours after Magill's announcement. The controversy arose from Magill's testimony before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, where she and other university presidents condemned antisemitism and anti-Palestinian hate on their campuses.
In a Saturday Night Live cold open, university presidents and Rep. Elise Stefanik were mocked for their evasive answers during a House hearing on antisemitism. The skit parodied the viral clips of Stefanik questioning the presidents about whether calling for the genocide of Jews violated their schools' code of conduct. The university presidents gave nuanced responses, prompting Stefanik to demand a simple "yes" or "no." The skit also satirized diversity, with the presidents giving vague answers to questions about hate speech and the code of conduct. The president of the University of Phoenix online was portrayed as the only one willing to say "yes" to anything, even embracing antisemitism as their most popular major.
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill and Board Chair Scott Bok have resigned following criticism of Magill's testimony on antisemitism before Congress. Magill struggled to answer questions about whether calls for genocide against Jews would violate UPenn's code of conduct. The resignations come after a flood of calls for Magill's resignation and demands for action to ensure the safety of Jewish and Israeli students on campus. Magill will remain on Penn's faculty as a tenured professor at Penn Carey Law School.
