Hundreds of students at New York University set up a new encampment on Friday evening after the first one was cleared earlier this week while students from Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, Northeastern University, Northwestern University and others also joined the movement.■ Studen...
The university said the ban of Davidai,an assistant professorat the university’s business school since 2019, is related to conduct last week at the time of an October 7 commemoration. The spokesperson also said the school respects Davidai’s right to free speech. “His freedom of speech has...
READ MORE: Echoing concerns at Cornell, Jewish students at Columbia University say they're experiencing antisemitism The groups have posted statements on social media calling the ban an attack on "free speech" and "selective censorship of pro-Palestinian student organizations." ...
In her testimony, Dr. Shafik said the school is committed to allowing free speech on campus, even designating certain areas for protests, so other students can avoid demonstrations and teaching isn't disrupted. She also said the university has taken drastic steps to ensure safet...
It is imperative that we do not confuse these acts on Columbia University with freedom of speech. What is happening on the campus of Columbia University is far more sinister than someone using free speech as an excuse to harass or intimidate others, activities specifically not included in "free...
"I find it reprehensible and unacceptable that such hate is tolerated within the university community," Oren said. "Free speech should be allowed, but not at the expense of physical harm and threats. At this point, I am exploring other options and would rather not go to c...
USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’ April 16, 2024 “We brought in extra security expertise and had regular contact with NYPD and the FBI,” she said. “I have spent most of my time since becoming president on t...
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) similarly condemned the unrest on Columbia’s campus on Tuesday, saying on the Senate floor, “Smashing windows with hammers and taking over university buildings is not free speech. It is lawlessness. And those who did it should promptly face the con...
University administrators who have a duty to ensure the safety of everyone in our community."CBS New York got reaction from some students on campus."I feel like the university should definitely be a place to pro-free speech," student Tiffany Le said."That just sounds lik...
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