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education2 years ago

"UPenn President Faces Pressure to Resign Amid Donor Crisis and Israel Controversy"

Dick Wolf, the creator of "Law & Order," has written a letter urging Liz Magill, the president of the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), to step down from her position. Wolf, along with other powerful donors, is cutting off financial support to UPenn due to concerns over a Palestinian literature festival held on campus that included speakers with a history of making antisemitic remarks. Wolf believes a leadership change is necessary for unification in the community and has vowed to end all donations until both Magill and the chair of the board of trustees, Scott Bok, resign. The festival organizers deny embracing antisemitism, while Magill and Bok have received support from some members of the UPenn community.

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#dick-wolf#donor-backlash#education
education2 years ago

UPenn Donor Revolt Escalates as Funding Withdrawals Continue

Major donors, including venture capitalist David Magerman and hedge fund billionaire Cliff Asness, have halted their financial support to the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and called on other Jews to do the same. The donors criticize UPenn's handling of the Palestine Writes Literature Festival, which included speakers with a history of making antisemitic remarks. They argue that UPenn did not go far enough to condemn the festival and its initial response to the Hamas terror attacks on Israel. The donors express their deep shame and refuse to donate further, calling for a complete rebuilding of UPenn's moral foundation. Other high-profile donors have also vowed to close their checkbooks in protest, while UPenn emphasizes its commitment to combatting antisemitism and educating the community against hate in all forms.

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#antisemitism#donor-withdrawal#education
education2 years ago

"Top Universities Lose Donors Amid Antisemitism Crisis"

Billionaire Ronald Lauder, a major donor to the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), has threatened to withdraw financial support if the school does not take stronger action against antisemitism. Lauder's threat comes in response to a Palestinian literary festival held on campus that included speakers with a history of making antisemitic remarks. Other prominent donors have also pledged to cut off funding, and one trustee has already resigned. UPenn has stated that it did not endorse the speakers or their views, but Lauder argues that more needs to be done to address the issue.

via CNN|
#antisemitism#education#funding