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Critics Denounce Harvard’s Decision to Adopt Controversial Definition of Antisemitism
The definition has been at the center of debates over campus antisemitism for years. Now, Harvard has become the second university to officially add it into its nondiscrimination policy—to mixed reactions.
Little-Known Network of Higher Ed Institutes Has Roots in Anti–Gay Marriage Fight and Opus Dei
The Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education supports programs based at or near 14 elite universities. It’s headquartered at a conservative think tank and funded generously by right-leaning donors. But what are its aims?
Amy Wax Sues, Accuses Penn of Racial Double Standard for Speech About Black, Jewish People
Historians’ Council Vetoes Gaza Scholasticide Condemnation
American Historical Association convention-goers overwhelmingly passed the statement on Jan. 5, but the group’s top elected body has vetoed it without letting all AHA members vote.
Denied Vote on Pro-BDS Resolution, MLA Convention Attendees Protest
The backlash continues to the Modern Language Association Executive Council’s fall decision not to let members vote on a pro-Palestinian resolution.
Pro-Palestinian Columbia Professor Departs After Investigation
Katherine Franke, a law professor whose interview became the subject of a university investigation, says she’s effectively been terminated.
Historians Condemn ‘Scholasticide’ in Gaza at Conference
The measure now goes to the group’s elected council for approval, disapproval or a vote of the organization’s 10,000-plus full membership.
