All articles tagged with #massachusetts institute of technology
Originally Published 23 days ago — by The Guardian
A suspect involved in the Brown University and MIT shootings, Claudio Neves Valente, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in New Hampshire, acting alone in the attacks that resulted in two deaths and nine injuries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology faced criticism for their evasive responses during a congressional hearing on whether they would discipline students who called for the genocide of Jews. It has now been revealed that the law firm WilmerHale, known for its work with universities, prepared the school presidents for the testimony. The firm had separate teams to prepare each president and already had ties with all three schools. The presidents' responses sparked an investigation by a House committee and led to consequences such as a donor retracting a large donation to Penn. Critics argue that the answers seemed too focused on First Amendment concerns and lacked a clear condemnation of such calls for violence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
The House Education and the Workforce Committee will launch an investigation into Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the University of Pennsylvania over their response to student protests calling for "Jewish genocide." The committee's decision comes after college leaders failed to sufficiently condemn the protests. The investigation will examine the schools' learning environments, policies, and disciplinary procedures, with the committee prepared to use subpoenas if necessary. Other universities may also face investigations. Harvard and MIT have stated that they will cooperate with the committee's inquiry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are facing questioning from Congress regarding their responses to alleged incidents of antisemitism on their campuses following the Israel-Hamas war. The Department of Education has opened investigations into several colleges and school districts under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which could result in the loss of federal funding if compliance is not met. College campuses nationwide have experienced increased tension during the conflict, with protests turning violent and instances of threatening behavior towards Jewish students. Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx emphasized the responsibility of university presidents to address and prevent antisemitism on their campuses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
The major stock averages are on pace for a winning week despite the turmoil in the global banking sector. Friday marks the periodic phenomenon known on Wall Street as "triple witching," which could bring some last-hour wackiness. First Republic Bank is offering a lifeboat to some of the world's wealthiest people. FedEx shares shot up in off-hours trading after the company delivered an upbeat full-year earnings forecast and a quarterly report that showed its cost-cutting efforts are bearing fruit. According to a new survey by the Princeton Review of college-bound students and their families, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the new holy grail of acceptance letters.