Faculty Petition and Report Spotlight Antisemitism at Columbia
As Columbia University braces for the new academic year, tensions are rising over the university’s handling of antisemitic incidents on campus. Shira Dicker reports that a group of Columbia faculty members has launched a petition urging the university’s leadership to enforce stricter policies against antisemitic behavior, echoing similar actions taken by peer institutions like NYU. The petition comes on the heels of the university’s release of a 90-page Antisemitism Task Force report, which highlights alarming incidents of harassment and violence against Jewish and Israeli students over the past year. The report has drawn swift reactions, with many criticizing the university’s failure to uphold its own rules and protect its students.
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Interim President Katrina Armstrong, who recently stepped into her role following the resignation of her predecessor, has vowed to address the issue, describing the incidents as “completely unacceptable” and contrary to the university’s values. Faculty members and students alike are now questioning whether the upcoming semester will bring any real change or if the campus will continue to be a battleground for these deeply divisive issues. For a more detailed look at the situation and the various perspectives involved, readers are encouraged to read the full article by Shira Dicker.
