Education
Most students at the top 25 universities in the U.S. say antisemitism is a problem on their campus, according to a U.S. News & World Report survey. The survey found 67 percent of students in the top schools ranked by the organization believe antisemitism is a problem at their institution, while only 33 percent say…
Dozens of students walked out of the Duke University commencement ceremony ahead of Jerry Seinfeld’s scheduled speech Sunday, apparently in protest of the Jewish comedian’s support for Israel, according to news reports and videos circulated on social media. As Seinfeld received his honorary degree, before beginning his commencement speech, the graduating students rose from their…
Protests in support of Palestine have continued at several universities this weekend, as students seek to make a statement during their graduation ceremonies. Students at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill protested outside campus buildings, splashing red paint on the steps of one building, according to the News and Observer. “Today is UNC’s graduation commencement and students have established an…
Princeton University students are getting ready to create a pro-Palestinian camp, following other schools around the country, according to documents obtained by the National Review. In one document obtained by the conservative-leaning outlet, the students name their demonstration the 'Princeton Gaza Solidarity Encampment' and outline their requests to halt the event, including the university…
Johnson urges Columbia president to resign before university visit. “President Shafik has demonstrated to be a very weak, incapable leader. They can't even ensure the safety of Jewish students? They're supposed to flee and skip classes? It’s…
Columbia University said on Wednesday that it has extended discussions with pro-Palestinian demonstrators to remove their camps on the school's lawn before taking further action against them. The initial deadline for protesters to leave was Tuesday at midnight, or else the police might have intervened to dismantle the camp. However, due to…
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft indicated on Monday that he will stop giving money to Columbia University while pro-Palestinian protests keep happening at his old school for the sixth day. In a statement issued through his Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, Kraft stated that he is “deeply saddened at the virulent hate” at Columbia and other schools across the…
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday supported the idea of Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) becoming the next president of Harvard University. Fetterman expressed worries about the school's handling of antisemitism. The position has been empty since January, when former university President Claudine Gay left the role.
GOP Senators Josh Hawley (Missouri) and Tom Cotton (Arkansas) have urged President Biden to deploy the National Guard to colleges, specifically Columbia University in New York City, where pro-Palestinian protesters have organized sit-ins and other disruptive activities to bring public attention to the war. “Eisenhower sent the 101st to Little Rock. It’s time for…
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