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www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Harvard President Claudine Gay keeps job

Harvard's President Claudine Gay has received unanimous support to remain in her role.
Calls for her resignation and the resignation of 2 other university presidents have grown. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Education

Here's the latest fallout at Harvard, MIT and Penn after the antisemitism hearing

Calls for removal of university presidents at Harvard, MIT, and University of Pennsylvania continue amid controversy over congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses.
Critics argue that the presidents failed to adequately protect Jewish students in their testimonies and call for their resignation, while some students and faculty oppose their departure and emphasize school values around independence and freedom of speech. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Education

Craig M. Klugman: Most colleges don't require training that addresses antisemitism. That has to change.

Antisemitic incidents on college campuses have increased by 700% since a terrorist attack on Israel
Colleges and universities should mandate anti-antisemitism training to address structural antisemitism [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Hochul knocks elite college presidents, warns NY state schools about campus calls for genocide

Gov. Kathy Hochul warns of consequences for Empire State universities that do not discipline students and faculty who call for the genocide of Jews.
Hochul's message was a response to the presidents of prominent universities who failed to denounce antisemitism and calls for genocide on their campuses. [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
US news

3 contentious exchanges at the college antisemitism hearing

Republican lawmakers press university presidents on their handling of antisemitism on college campuses
Rep. Elise Stefanik questions Harvard President Claudine Gay on whether the university condones chants of 'intifada' [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Education

Presidents of universities grilled on efforts to counter antisemitism on campus: 'Difficult work'

Several university presidents testified before the House Education Committee about antisemitism on campus.
The presidents acknowledged that their universities are working to combat antisemitism. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Not a Priest, Not a Man, but Ready to Run Fordham

University presidents facing challenges and scrutiny
Importance of navigating turbulent times [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Common Sense Is Not That Common

University presidents' testimonies before Congress last week were seen as a debacle.
The witnesses were prepped as if testifying in court, not for a public forum.
Lawyers should understand their audiences and seek help from experts in crafting testimonies. [ more ]
The Atlantic
4 months ago
Education

The Moral Decline of Elite Universities

Academia lacks concern for human dignity and shared progress
University presidents exhibit moral confusion and refusal to be part of a collective [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Enablers of hate on campus: Letters to the Editor - Dec. 8, 2023

University presidents criticized for inadequate response to antisemitism on US campuses.
Call for resignations or firings of college presidents who fail to address antisemitism effectively. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Education

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Slams Weak' University Presidents, Says Professors Are Terrorizing Jewish Students

Anti-Defamation League CEO criticizes university presidents for failing to protect Jewish students on campus.
ADL study finds majority of Jewish students and 44% of non-Jewish students have experienced anti-Semitism on campus. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Education

US university presidents to testify before Congress over claims of antisemitic protests on campuses

Presidents of Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT will testify before Congress on antisemitic protests on their campuses.
Congressional committee aims to hold campus leaders accountable for addressing antisemitism and upholding a safe learning environment.
US Department of Education investigating allegations of antisemitic and anti-Muslim harassment at several universities. [ more ]
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