Columbia University President to Testify on Response to Antisemitic Incidents
Columbia University President Nemat Shafik is set to testify before the House Education Committee regarding the school’s response to antisemitic incidents on campus following the recent Hamas attack on Israel and Israel’s response in Gaza on Oct. 7.
The hearing, scheduled to include Shafik, a Columbia University law professor, and two trustees, comes in the wake of a rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses, as reported by the Anti-Defamation League. Rep. Virginia Foxx called for the hearing due to reports of antisemitic assaults, harassment, and vandalism specifically at Columbia University.
This hearing follows a previous one on campus antisemitism where presidents of other prestigious universities faced tough questioning, ultimately resulting in resignations. At Columbia, campus activism has been ongoing since the Oct. 7 incident, leading to heightened tensions between students and the administration.
Jewish faculty members at Columbia and Barnard College have warned against the “weaponization” of antisemitism on college campuses, emphasizing the need for a balanced and nuanced approach to addressing such issues.
The House committee investigating Columbia is focused on the school’s response to antisemitism and alleged civil rights violations in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack. As the campus continues to grapple with these issues, all eyes will be on President Shafik as she testifies about the university’s handling of these sensitive matters. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story on Celebrity Beauty Buzz.
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