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Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast 'toothless' agreements
Read full article: Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast 'toothless' agreementsMany colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism on their campuses have been settling with federal civil rights investigators in the weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who urged a tougher response to campus protests against the war in Gaza.
A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protests
Read full article: A look at college presidents who have resigned under pressure over their handling of Gaza protestsProtests against the war in Gaza have put intense pressure on U.S. college leaders, who are charged with bridging bitter campus divides while balancing free speech rights with concern for safety on campus.
Harvard looks to combat antisemitism, anti-Muslim bias after protests over war in Gaza
Read full article: Harvard looks to combat antisemitism, anti-Muslim bias after protests over war in GazaTwo task forces charged with proposing ways to combat anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and antisemitism at Harvard University have delivered their preliminary recommendations to the school’s interim president.
Plagiarism probe finds some problems with former Harvard president Claudine Gay's work
Read full article: Plagiarism probe finds some problems with former Harvard president Claudine Gay's workHarvard University has released a detailed account of its investigation into plagiarism allegations against former president Claudine Gay, who resigned this month over those concerns and her antisemitism testimony at a congressional hearing.
Following review, Business Insider stands by reports on wife of ex-Harvard president's critic
Read full article: Following review, Business Insider stands by reports on wife of ex-Harvard president's criticBusiness Insider says it is satisfied with the fairness and accuracy of stories that made plagiarism accusations against the wife of a hedge fund billionaire who was active in the ousting of Harvard President Claudine Gay.
As a new generation rises, tension between free speech and inclusivity on college campuses simmers
Read full article: As a new generation rises, tension between free speech and inclusivity on college campuses simmersThe expansive version of free speech long accepted in American society is facing more forceful competition than it has seen in a century.
Harvard seeks to move past firestorm brought on by school President Claudine Gay's resignation
Read full article: Harvard seeks to move past firestorm brought on by school President Claudine Gay's resignationHarvard University is trying to move past the firestorm brought on by the plagiarism allegations, congressional testimony and resignation of Claudine Gay, the school’s first Black president.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony
Read full article: Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimonyHarvard University President Claudine Gay has resigned amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Israel-Hamas war tensions roil campuses; Brown protesters are arrested, Haverford building occupied
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war tensions roil campuses; Brown protesters are arrested, Haverford building occupiedA weeklong sit-in at Haverford College has ended under threat of disciplinary action as U.S. college campuses continue to be roiled by tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
How the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitism
Read full article: How the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT testified to Congress on antisemitismOver five hours at a congressional hearing, lawmakers pressed the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT on the topic of antisemitism.
Harvard board keeps president as leader of Ivy League school following antisemitism backlash
Read full article: Harvard board keeps president as leader of Ivy League school following antisemitism backlashHarvard President Claudine Gay will remain leader of the prestigious Ivy League school following her comments last week at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Backlash to House testimony shines spotlight on new generation of Ivy League presidents
Read full article: Backlash to House testimony shines spotlight on new generation of Ivy League presidentsThe university presidents called before last week’s congressional hearing on antisemitism had more in common than strife on their campuses: The leaders of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard and MIT were all women who were relatively new in their positions.
Harvard faculty rallies to the aid of university president criticized for remarks on antisemitism
Read full article: Harvard faculty rallies to the aid of university president criticized for remarks on antisemitismAs lawmakers and donors push for the ouster of Harvard President Claudine Gay, hundreds of faculty members are urging the university to keep her in command and resist “outside forces” that they view as a threat to the university’s independence.
Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism as pressure mounts on Penn's president
Read full article: Harvard president apologizes for remarks on antisemitism as pressure mounts on Penn's presidentHarvard University’s president apologized as pressure mounted for the University of Pennsylvania’s president to resign over their testimony at a congressional hearing on antisemitism.
Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend actions in combatting antisemitism on campus
Read full article: Harvard, MIT, Penn presidents defend actions in combatting antisemitism on campusThe presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they are taking steps to combat antisemitism — and Islamophobia — on campus since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.