Tag: Columbia University
The article discusses a congressional hearing where Columbia University president Dr. Nemat Shafik testified about the university's handling of antisemitism on campus.
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Columbia University's President Nemat Shafik, along with other senior leaders at the university, addressed congressional concerns about combating antisemitism on campus amid rising tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Confidential letter shows Columbia professor who called Hamas attack ‘awesome’ is under investigation
Columbia University is facing investigations over several professors accused of making antisemitic and anti-Israel comments following Hamas attacks.
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Columbia University President Nemat Shafik testified before Congress about antisemitism on her campus, following tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war.
Columbia University suspended four students for organizing an event called Resistance 101 where speakers praised Hamas and other terror groups.
Columbia University is investigating an event where speakers expressed support for Palestinian terror groups and encouraged armed resistance against Israel.
Columbia University is contemplating reinstating its chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, which were suspended in November 2023 for violating campus rules with unauthorized events involving threatening rhetoric.
Jewish students at Columbia University have faced a surge in antisemitic incidents since October 7, including harassment, physical assault, and online attacks, leading many to conceal their Jewish identity.
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Israeli Columbia professor who has railed against campus antisemitism says university is investigating him
Shai Davidai, an Israeli assistant professor at Columbia University, who has been critical of the university's response to campus antisemitism, has revealed that he is now under investigation by the university's Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
Barnard College recently implemented a policy banning students from displaying anything on their dorm room doors, following a lawsuit related to protecting Jewish students from antisemitism.
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Columbia University antisemitism task force says Jews experiencing ‘isolation and pain’ on campus
A task force at Columbia University has released a report highlighting the struggles faced by Jewish students on campus, particularly regarding isolation and pain resulting from unauthorized protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Barnard College has implemented a ban on messaging on dorm doors following a lawsuit over antisemitism.
The New York Civil Liberties Union is threatening to sue Columbia University over the suspension of two student groups, Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, for organizing a protest supporting Palestinian rights.
Billionaire Leon Cooperman, who has donated millions to Columbia University in the past, has decided to withdraw all funding in response to the increasing trend of anti-Semitism on campus.
The author discusses their experience of speaking out against Hamas and student organizations that support it while teaching at Columbia University.
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Thousands of activists gather outside Columbia U to protest treatment of campus pro-Palestinian groups
Thousands of activists gathered outside Columbia University to protest the suspension of campus pro-Palestinian groups and an alleged incident where students were sprayed with a foul substance.
In this episode of Mishpacha Magazine's podcast, the focus is on Glikl of Hameln, a well-known figure in Jewish history.
Pro-Palestinian protests have resumed at Columbia University as winter break ends.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia claim to be hit by ‘chemical weapon’ as they call for intifada
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University disrupted a day of dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
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NYPD investigating claims that pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia were hit by ‘chemical weapon’
The NYPD is investigating an incident at Columbia University in which pro-Palestinian protesters claimed that pro-Israel activists sprayed them with a chemical agent during a demonstration.
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Columbia University’s Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace remain suspended as new semester begins
Columbia University's chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) remain suspended as the spring semester begins.
The author reflects on their experiences and perspective regarding the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Death Threats: What It’s Like to Be a Jewish College Student Right Now
The rise of antisemitism on American college campuses is discussed, with a focus on incidents at Cornell University and Columbia University.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Columbia University in New York to protest the university's suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace.
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Students for Justice in Palestine suspended at George Washington University, adding to a growing trend
George Washington University has suspended Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) for at least 90 days, making it the third U.S. college to curtail the group's operations this month.