Tag: Nemat Shafik
Nemat Minouche Shafik, a baroness, economist, immigrant, and Muslim American, is facing criticism as the president of Columbia University amidst turmoil over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus.
In a discussion about antisemitism on college campuses, the responses of university presidents to whether calling for the genocide of Jews violates codes of conduct have raised concerns.
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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Columbia University President Nemat Shafik testified before Congress about antisemitism on her campus, following tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war.