Tag: University Of Michigan

The U.S. Department of Education found that the University of Michigan and City University of New York failed to protect Jewish students from discrimination following the Hamas attack on Israel in October 7.
University of Michigan graduate Benny Shaevsky confronted pro-Hamas activists at his campus by removing an illegal poster criticizing Israel.
Pro-Palestinian protesters made their presence known at college graduation ceremonies in Michigan, Boston, and other locations, unfurling Palestinian flags, engaging in symbolic actions, and delivering speeches critical of Israel.
Pro-Palestinian protesters made disruptions during college graduation ceremonies in Michigan, Boston, and Toledo, using tactics like raising Palestinian flags and staging symbolic protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian protests inspired by Columbia University's example have spread to colleges across the United States, leading to confrontations and arrests, with some incidents turning violent.
The text discusses the impressive achievements of Jewish hockey player Zach Hyman, who joined the Edmonton Oilers in 2021 and has become a top scorer in the NHL.
The text discusses the resilience and collaboration within Pittsburgh's Jewish community following various challenges including the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, COVID-19 pandemic, and recent antisemitic incidents.
University administrators are concerned about potential anti-Israel protests at graduation ceremonies following disruptions at recent events.
At the 55th annual convention of the Association for Jewish Studies, scholars gathered to discuss their latest research, which often delved into historical issues.
The author argues that the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) complex in American higher education fails to protect Jewish students during times of crisis.
In this article written by Henry Greenspan, a professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, he critiques a recent column by Rob Eshman that explores the concept of "Zionist snowflakes" on college campuses.
The rise of "Snowflake Zionism" is a concerning trend in pro-Israel advocacy, exemplified by the outraged response from Jewish organizations and right-leaning outlets to a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Michigan.
University presidents like Melvin Oliver of Pitzer College, Martha Pollack of Cornell, and Mark Schlissel of the University of Michigan have recently pushed back against BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movements on their campuses, defending students' academic freedom and opposing singling out Israel for boycotts.
During the 1960s, a Jewish graduate student at the University of Michigan encountered ambivalence towards Jewish identity among his peers and faculty members while pushing for a Jewish studies program.