Harvard creates task forces on antisemitism and Islamophobia
1 year, 2 months ago

Harvard creates task forces on antisemitism and Islamophobia

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Harvard University, struggling to manage its campus response to the Israel-Hamas war, announced task forces on Friday to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia. “Reports of antisemitic and Islamophobic acts on our campus have grown, and the sense of belonging among these groups has been undermined,” Alan Garber, Harvard’s interim president, said in a letter to the school community. “We need to understand why and how that is happening — and what more we might do to prevent it.” The separate task forces follow the resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay, who faced a backlash over her congressional testimony on antisemitism as well as plagiarism accusations. We have before us an opportunity to meet challenges with far-reaching implications.” The antisemitism task force will be co-chaired by Derek Penslar, the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Raffaella Sadun, the Charles E. Wilson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.

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UCLA task force found ‘serious instances of racism’ against students protesting on behalf of Palestinians
1 week, 1 day ago

UCLA task force found ‘serious instances of racism’ against students protesting on behalf of Palestinians

LA Times  

To the editor: It is disturbing to see that the L.A. Times coverage of the Justice Department’s allegations of antisemitism at the University of California notes only in the last paragraph that there have been accusations of “anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian bias at UCLA and other UC campuses since 2023”. In fact, UCLA established a task force on anti-Palestinian, anti-Muslim …

UCLA launches effort to fight antisemitism as Trump says more pro-Palestinian activist arrests ahead
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UCLA launches effort to fight antisemitism as Trump says more pro-Palestinian activist arrests ahead

LA Times  

The Trump administration on Monday sent letters to 60 colleges and universities — 10 of them in California — warning of “potential enforcement” against them, days after canceling $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University and accusing it of ignoring antisemitism allegations. “We will find, apprehend, and deport these terrorist sympathizers from our country — never to return again.” …

Trump administration antisemitism task force says it will visit UCLA, USC
1 month ago

Trump administration antisemitism task force says it will visit UCLA, USC

LA Times  

Students and visitors make their way through Dickson Plaza against a backdrop of Royce Hall at UCLA in Westwood in August 2024. The Department of Justice announced Friday that a federal “task force to combat antisemitism” would visit 10 U.S. college campuses as part of investigations into allegations of antisemitic incidents, including three California institutions roiled by pro-Palestinian protests last …

Opinion: Trump’s antisemitism executive order mistakes dissent for bigotry
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Trump’s antisemitism executive order mistakes dissent for bigotry

LA Times  

A Jan. 29 White House executive order on antisemitism is intended to combat one of the longest, most lethal and societally entrenched forms of group-based hatred in the world. It calls for the mobilization of “all available and appropriate legal tools” to confront “an unprecedented wave of vile anti-Semitic discrimination, vandalism, and violence against our citizens, especially in our schools …

US Justice Department launches task force to combat antisemitism in schools and universities
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Justice Department launches task force to combat antisemitism in schools and universities

Firstpost  

The Education Department said it was opening investigations of antisemitic harassment at Columbia University, Northwestern University, Portland State University, University of California, Berkeley; and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities The U.S. Justice Department said it formed a multi-agency task force on Monday to fight antisemitism in schools and universities, while the Education Department announced it was investigating five universities for alleged …

Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is opening new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five U.S. universities including Columbia and the University of California, Berkeley, the Education Department announced Monday. “Today, the Department is putting universities, colleges, and K-12 schools on notice: this administration will not tolerate continued institutional indifference to the wellbeing of Jewish students on American campuses,” said …

US forms task force to combat antisemitism schools and campuses
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

US forms task force to combat antisemitism schools and campuses

Firstpost  

The U.S. Justice Department formed a multiagency task force on Monday to fight antisemitism, with its first priority “rooting out” antisemitic harassment in schools and universities. The U.S. Justice Department formed a multi-agency task force on Monday to fight antisemitism, with its first priority ”rooting out” antisemitic harassment in schools and universities. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The task force follows an …

Trump pledges to deport ‘Hamas sympathisers’ on college campuses
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump pledges to deport ‘Hamas sympathisers’ on college campuses

Al Jazeera  

United States President Donald Trump has pledged to deport foreign university students involved in pro-Palestinian protests as part of a crackdown on alleged anti-Semitism, prompting an outcry from free speech and Muslim advocacy organisations. In an executive order signed on Wednesday, Trump said the federal government would use “all available and appropriate legal tools” to prosecute and remove perpetrators of …

Why has Harvard adopted a new definition of antisemitism?
2 months ago

Why has Harvard adopted a new definition of antisemitism?

Firstpost  

Harvard University has embraced the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism as part of a historic settlement addressing campus discrimination. While welcomed by many, the decision has been criticised over its impact on academic freedom and free speech Harvard University has officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism, marking a significant shift in its approach to …

Harvard settles lawsuits over antisemitism on campus
2 months ago

Harvard settles lawsuits over antisemitism on campus

Hindustan Times  

Harvard University will provide additional protections for Jewish students under a settlement announced on Tuesday that resolves two lawsuits accusing the Ivy League school of becoming a hotbed of rampant antisemitism. Harvard's settlement resolves a lawsuit by Students Against Antisemitism, and a lawsuit by Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education and the Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, and …

Harvard agrees to adopt a broad definition of antisemitism to settle two lawsuits
2 months, 1 week ago

Harvard agrees to adopt a broad definition of antisemitism to settle two lawsuits

NPR  

Harvard agrees to adopt a broad definition of antisemitism to settle two lawsuits toggle caption Steven Senne/AP Harvard University has agreed to strengthen its policies against antisemitism on campus as part of a settlement of two federal lawsuits accusing the school of not doing enough to prevent antisemitic discrimination and harassment. Sponsor Message As part of the deal, Harvard will …

Harvard Under Fire for Antisemitism, as College Officials Face Scrutiny
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Harvard Under Fire for Antisemitism, as College Officials Face Scrutiny

Hindustan Times  

A 325-page report by the House Education and Workforce Committee has shed light on the responses of Harvard, Northwestern and Columbia universities to the 2022 Israel-Hamas war. The investigation found that Harvard's officials struggled to craft supportive statements amid the turmoil caused by the terrorist attack and Israel's retaliatory response in Gaza. The report also highlighted discussions among administrators at …

UCLA students and faculty raise alarm on antisemitic and anti-Palestinian hate amid ongoing protests
5 months ago

UCLA students and faculty raise alarm on antisemitic and anti-Palestinian hate amid ongoing protests

LA Times  

To one group, UCLA has become a hotbed of antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias, a campus led by an administration that has not taken enough action to address pro-Palestinian demonstrations that violate university rules and veer into anti-Jewish tropes and slogans. UCLA’s Task Force to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias this week publicly released a 93-page report submitted to the university’s …

Harvard holding commencement after weekslong pro-Palestinian encampment protest
10 months ago

Harvard holding commencement after weekslong pro-Palestinian encampment protest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Harvard University planned to hold …

Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict

Associated Press  

— Protesters against the war between Israel and Hamas were voluntarily taking down their tents in Harvard Yard on Tuesday after university officials agreed to discuss their questions about the endowment, bringing a peaceful end to the kinds of demonstrations that were broken up by police on other campuses. The student protest group Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine said in …

Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East war
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East war

LA Times  

Rotem Spiegler, a graduate of Harvard University, stands near an encampment set up at the university to protest the war in Gaza. Protesters against the war between Israel and Hamas were voluntarily taking down their tents in Harvard Yard on Tuesday after university officials agreed to discuss their questions about the endowment, bringing a peaceful end to the kinds of …

Harvard, Yale Students Shout ’Divest!’ at Unyielding Universities
11 months ago

Harvard, Yale Students Shout ’Divest!’ at Unyielding Universities

Live Mint  

-- A cause celebre is ringing out across Harvard Yard, Columbia’s South Lawn, Yale’s Beinecke Plaza and UC Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza: Disclose and divest. “We’re willing to risk suspension, expulsion and arrest, and I think that that will put pressure,” said Malak Afaneh, a law student at University of California, Berkeley, and a protest organizer. “I would strongly oppose any …

Harvard Students Set Up Encampment, Joining Other College Protests Of War in Gaza
11 months ago

Harvard Students Set Up Encampment, Joining Other College Protests Of War in Gaza

Huff Post  

Students at Harvard and MIT who support Palestinian civilians in Gaza rally in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday at an MIT encampment. JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images Harvard University students joined the actions of students at numerous other colleges across the U.S. when they set up an encampment Wednesday afternoon to protest the war in Gaza and demand that Harvard divest …

Anti-Israel tent demo spreads to MIT days after hundreds of protesters took over Columbia University as the White House blasts 'blatant anti-Semitic' rhetoric and the NYPD is forced to escort Jewish s
11 months ago

Anti-Israel tent demo spreads to MIT days after hundreds of protesters took over Columbia University as the White House blasts 'blatant anti-Semitic' rhetoric and the NYPD is forced to escort Jewish s

Daily Mail  

Students also decried the Ivy League college's dealings with the Jewish state Encampment follows one similar in set up in Columbia University last week Anti-Israeli students at MIT set up an encampment on the school's campus in protest over the school's ties to the Israeli Defense Forces amid further bombing in Gaza. This encampment follows one similar that was set …

Columbia’s president rebuts claims she has allowed the university to become a hotbed of antisemitism
11 months, 1 week ago

Columbia’s president rebuts claims she has allowed the university to become a hotbed of antisemitism

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Columbia University’s president took a firm stance against antisemitism in a congressional hearing on Wednesday, but she faced bruising criticism from Republicans who say her actions haven’t supported her words, especially when it comes to disciplining faculty and students accused of bias. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., speaks with protesters outside of the conference room during the House …

Lawsuit filed against MIT accuses the university of allowing antisemitism on campus
1 year ago

Lawsuit filed against MIT accuses the university of allowing antisemitism on campus

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Two Jewish students filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology accusing the university of allowing antisemitism on campus that has resulted in them being intimidated, harassed and assaulted. “As a result of MIT’s blatant and intentional disregard for its legal and contractual obligations to its students, plaintiffs and other students have suffered injury to …

Harvard professor resigns from antisemitism task force over doubts about school's commitment; Bill Ackman reacts
1 year, 1 month ago

Harvard professor resigns from antisemitism task force over doubts about school's commitment; Bill Ackman reacts

Hindustan Times  

The co-chair of Harvard University's task committee to address antisemitism abruptly resigned on Sunday, reportedly after she became annoyed with authorities' refusal to bring any changes to make the campus safer for Jewish students and faculty amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Bill Ackman reacts to Sadun's resignation American hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who has been calling out antisemitism at …

Harvard condemns student and faculty groups for posting antisemitic cartoon
1 year, 1 month ago

Harvard condemns student and faculty groups for posting antisemitic cartoon

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Harvard University condemned what it called a “flagrantly antisemitic cartoon” that an undergraduate group posted on social media over the weekend. “Perpetuating vile and hateful antisemitic tropes, or otherwise engaging in inflammatory rhetoric or sharing images that demean people on the basis of their identity, is precisely the opposite of what this moment demands of us,” Alan Garber, …

I Regret to Report There’s a New Antisemitism Controversy at Harvard
1 year, 2 months ago

I Regret to Report There’s a New Antisemitism Controversy at Harvard

Slate  

It is with a heavy heart that I come to you asking you to care about something happening at Harvard. Indeed, the ultimate purpose of the judicial overhaul is to tighten restrictions on Gaza, deprive Palestinians of equal rights both beyond the Green Line and within it, annex more land, and ethnically cleanse all territories under Israeli rule of their …

Lawsuit filed against Harvard, accusing it of violating the civil rights of Jewish students
1 year, 2 months ago

Lawsuit filed against Harvard, accusing it of violating the civil rights of Jewish students

The Independent  

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Lawsuit filed against Harvard, accusing it of violating the civil rights of Jewish students
1 year, 2 months ago

Lawsuit filed against Harvard, accusing it of violating the civil rights of Jewish students

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Several Jewish students have filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of becoming “a bastion of rampant anti-Jewish hatred and harassment.” The lawsuit filed Wednesday mirrors others filed since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, including against The Art Institute of Chicago, New York University and the University of Pennsylvania. They accuse Harvard of violating Jewish …

Lawsuit filed against Harvard, accusing it of violating the civil rights of Jewish students
1 year, 2 months ago

Lawsuit filed against Harvard, accusing it of violating the civil rights of Jewish students

LA Times  

People take photos near a John Harvard statue on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Mass. Several Jewish students have filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of becoming “a bastion of rampant anti-Jewish hatred and harassment.” The lawsuit filed Wednesday mirrors others filed since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, including against the Art Institute of Chicago, …

Harvard’s President to keep job despite calls to resign over antisemitism testimony
1 year, 3 months ago

Harvard’s President to keep job despite calls to resign over antisemitism testimony

Hindustan Times  

After weathering calls for her ouster over the school’s handling of campus antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war and her widely derided testimony in a congressional hearing last week, it was decided that Claudine Gay will keep her job as president of Harvard University. Harvard University President Claudine Gay testifies before a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled "Holding …

Harvard board keeps president as leader of Ivy League school following antisemitism backlash
1 year, 3 months ago

Harvard board keeps president as leader of Ivy League school following antisemitism backlash

Associated Press  

— Harvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism, the university’s highest governing body announced Tuesday. President Gay has apologized for how she handled her congressional testimony and has committed to redoubling the university’s fight against antisemitism.” In an interview with The Harvard Crimson …

Hundreds Of Harvard Faculty Defend President After Backlash Over Antisemitism Comments
1 year, 3 months ago

Hundreds Of Harvard Faculty Defend President After Backlash Over Antisemitism Comments

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Hundreds of faculty at Harvard University have signed a letter showing support for their president, who is facing a potential ouster after she and other college leaders came under fire for their comments during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. “This is difficult work, and I know that I have not always gotten it right.” Dr. Claudine Gay, …

Harvard staff defend embattled head Claudine Gay amid anti-Semitism row
1 year, 3 months ago

Harvard staff defend embattled head Claudine Gay amid anti-Semitism row

Al Jazeera  

Petition warns that bowing to pressure to fire Gay would be ‘at odds with Harvard’s commitment to academic freedom’. The petition warns that bowing to political pressure to fire Harvard President Claudine Gay would be “at odds with Harvard’s commitment to academic freedom” and calls on administrators to “defend the independence of the university”. Gay has faced a firestorm of …

Antisemitism is not new to US campuses, their credibility is questionable for more reasons than one. Here's why
1 year, 3 months ago

Antisemitism is not new to US campuses, their credibility is questionable for more reasons than one. Here's why

Op India  

A mix of Georgian and Victorian-era inspired academic buildings are spread across the Northeastern United States. Antisemitism on US campuses before 7th October terrorist attack on Israel A complaint letter via e-mail by the Jewish rights group ‘Brandeis Center’ to the University of Pennsylvania alleged that the latter had allowed its campus to become a hostile environment for Jewish students …

US Rep Elise Stefanik and Jared Moskowitz call for dismissal of Harvard, MIT, UPenn presidents in antisemitism Row
1 year, 3 months ago

US Rep Elise Stefanik and Jared Moskowitz call for dismissal of Harvard, MIT, UPenn presidents in antisemitism Row

Hindustan Times  

Representatives Elise Stefanik and Jared Moskowitz have called for the immediate dismissal of the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania due to their handling of antisemitism on their campuses. Elise Stefanik and Jared Moskowitz lead charge for the ousting of Ivy League Presidents for antisemitism neglect The demand was made through a letter, co-signed by 72 other …

Harvard president apologizes for remarks on campus antisemitism
1 year, 3 months ago

Harvard president apologizes for remarks on campus antisemitism

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At the Tuesday hearing, Gay said …

Harvard's system is evil: Rabbi David Wolpe quits university panel
1 year, 3 months ago

Harvard's system is evil: Rabbi David Wolpe quits university panel

Op India  

On 7th December, prominent rabbi David Wolpe announced his resignation from the Harvard antisemitic board following the “painfully inadequate testimony” provided by the university’s president Dr. Claudine Gay on Capitol Hill. Without rehashing all of the obvious reasons that have been endlessly adumbrated online, and with great respect for the members of the committee, the short… — David Wolpe December …

'Harvard ideology evil… suffering toxicity of intellectual slovenliness', prominent rabbi quits university panel
1 year, 3 months ago

'Harvard ideology evil… suffering toxicity of intellectual slovenliness', prominent rabbi quits university panel

Hindustan Times  

Harvard University president's testimony at Capitol Hill has angered its critics even further with many calling for Claudine Gay's resignation. As a result, Rabbi David Wolpe, a prominent scholar visiting Harvard University, has resigned from the university's antisemitism committee. Rabbi David Wolpe, a prominent scholar visiting Harvard University, quits university's antisemitism committee In a statement on X, Wolpe expressed his …

Harvard, UPenn Presidents Clarify Comments On Antisemitism
1 year, 3 months ago

Harvard, UPenn Presidents Clarify Comments On Antisemitism

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Facing backlash from members of Congress and even the White House, the presidents of Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania released statements Wednesday clarifying their schools’ positions on the limits of free speech on campus as the war in Gaza continues. “It’s unbelievable that this needs to be said: Calls for genocide are monstrous and antithetical …

Congress vows to throw the book at Harvard, MIT and UPenn with 'full force of subpoena power' after shameful anti-Semitism hearing where college presidents gave 'pathetic and morally bankrupt testimon
1 year, 3 months ago

Congress vows to throw the book at Harvard, MIT and UPenn with 'full force of subpoena power' after shameful anti-Semitism hearing where college presidents gave 'pathetic and morally bankrupt testimon

Daily Mail  

Congress has launched an investigation into Harvard University, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania following their presidents' failure to condemn students calling for a Jewish genocide. The House Education and the Workforce Committee will probe the elite schools with the 'full force of subpoena power,' after presidents Claudine Gay, Sally Kornbluth, and Liz Magill's astonishing words and actions this week. …

Anti-Semitism on campuses: Here's how Harvard University became embroiled in controversy
1 year, 3 months ago

Anti-Semitism on campuses: Here's how Harvard University became embroiled in controversy

Hindustan Times  

In the aftermath of Hamas terrorists’ surprise attack on Israel on October 7, college campuses in the United States have witnessed multiple incidents of anti-Semitism. Harvard University president Claudine Gay, along with the presidents of University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, have come under fire after their recent testimony at Capitol Hill. Harvard University students’ pro-alestinian letter Harvard …

Harvard defends efforts fighting antisemitism after backlash to congressional hearing
1 year, 3 months ago

Harvard defends efforts fighting antisemitism after backlash to congressional hearing

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There are some who have confused a right …

How are Harvard, Penn presidents responding to campus anti-Semitism row?
1 year, 3 months ago

How are Harvard, Penn presidents responding to campus anti-Semitism row?

Al Jazeera  

The presidents of Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania are responding to a backlash against their testimonies on campus anti-Semitism at the United States Congress. Magill said that at the time of the hearing, she was focused on longstanding values of free speech but that calls for genocide against Jewish people are “evil” and “threatening”. An online petition that …

'Let me help you': Elon Musk lampoons heads of Harvard, MIT, Penn varsities for antisemitism on campus
1 year, 3 months ago

'Let me help you': Elon Musk lampoons heads of Harvard, MIT, Penn varsities for antisemitism on campus

Firstpost  

Elon Musk went off on the heads of presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for choosing to be politically correct and find nuance in a antisemitism, and genocide of the Jews Elon Musk, the owner-CTO of X has lambasted the presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute …

Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend actions in combatting antisemitism on campus
1 year, 3 months ago

Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend actions in combatting antisemitism on campus

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The presidents of Harvard, the …

Harvard president Claudine Gay defends Palestine marches at heated congressional hearing on antisemitism
1 year, 3 months ago

Harvard president Claudine Gay defends Palestine marches at heated congressional hearing on antisemitism

Daily Mail  

The presidents of Harvard, UPenn and MIT were shamed by Republicans and college students today for their lack of action against campus antisemitism at a heated congressional hearing. 'I haven't always gotten it right,' said Harvard President Dr. Claudine Gay in her opening remarks Dr. UPenn President Liz Magill said the school had demonstrated its 'unyielding commitment to combatting antisemitism' …

Harvard, Penn, MIT Heads Face Congress Over Campus Antisemitism
1 year, 3 months ago

Harvard, Penn, MIT Heads Face Congress Over Campus Antisemitism

Hindustan Times  

Lawmakers on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Tuesday will grill the leaders of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology about their responses to protests that erupted after the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. Alumni and donors, citing incidents of antisemitism, said the schools aren’t doing enough to create …

Bill Ackman slams Harvard: University has 'turned a blind eye' to anti-semitism
1 year, 3 months ago

Bill Ackman slams Harvard: University has 'turned a blind eye' to anti-semitism

Hindustan Times  

Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman has continued to slam his alma-mater Harvard University, accusing the school and its president of turning a blind eye to anti-Semitism on campus in the wake of Hamas' barbaric assault on Israel in October. Bill Ackman, chief executive officer and portfolio manager at Pershing Square Capital Management On Sunday, Ackman, 57, posted a video showing …

Fear and free speech collide on America's campuses as Israel-Hamas war rages
1 year, 4 months ago

Fear and free speech collide on America's campuses as Israel-Hamas war rages

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a 24 October letter, the …

Colleges' tepid responses and weak punishments to anti-Semitism and Islamophobia have high school families rethinking university choices
1 year, 4 months ago

Colleges' tepid responses and weak punishments to anti-Semitism and Islamophobia have high school families rethinking university choices

Daily Mail  

As colleges around the United States continue to issue weak responses to instances of overt anti-Semitism, some high school seniors are reconsidering where they might apply out of safety fears. A shocking image projected onto the library of George Washington University: 'Glory to our martyrs' Palestinian students take part in a protest in support of the Palestinians amid the ongoing …

The Biden administration says colleges must fight ‘alarming rise’ in antisemitism and Islamophobia
1 year, 4 months ago

The Biden administration says colleges must fight ‘alarming rise’ in antisemitism and Islamophobia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is warning U.S. schools and colleges that they must take immediate action to stop antisemitism and Islamophobia on their campuses, citing an “alarming rise” in threats and harassment. In a Tuesday letter, the Education Department said there’s “renewed urgency” to fight discrimination against students during the Israel-Hamas war. It says schools must intervene to stop …

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