Education
“We’re a small community, and when we come to events like this it shows that we are united,” a Texas State University student told JNS.
Jewish students switching schools as investigation reveals antisemitic content in educational materials.
Students are trying “to take back their campuses for academic integrity,” Miriam Elman, of Academic Engagement Network, told JNS.
“It’s so important to show the Israeli people and the world at large that Israel has a strong supportive base,” a Yeshiva University senior told JNS.
“They face challenges from multiple constituencies and don’t know how to respond,” Stephen Joel Trachtenberg told JNS. “This is a novel experience for them.”
“What’s deeply disturbing is that people you would expect to offer a more nuanced perspective are resorting to overly simplistic analyses,” Yifat Bitton told JNS.
“I offer our deep appreciation of Carol Folt, as well as our admiration for her exceptional tenure,” stated Suzanne Nora Johnson, chair of the school’s Board of Trustees.
“The university is actively working with the Chicago Police Department to investigate this incident so that they can determine whether to classify it as a hate crime,” stated the school’s president, Robert Manuel.
A Columbia student told JNS that Jews currently feel safe on campus, but “to be lulled into a false sense of security is very dangerous.”
“Class will proceed as usual today, except that classroom quizzes will not be for credit,” a Harvard professor wrote to students. “Feel free to take time off if needed.”
The Brandeis Center, which is suing the university, called the decision a “huge win for Jewish students.”
The uniformed reservists are participating in an officer-training program.
