Universities boycott israel
Portuguese gov't demands investigation for antisemitic threats against Israeli doctoral student
Portugal’s attorney general has been asked to investigate alleged antisemitism, threats and incitement targeting doctoral student Bar Harel.
US organizations urge Congress to pass act targeting undisclosed foreign funding in universities
Jewish orgs. slam NGO report detailing 'Zionist attack on academic freedom'
Vaunted Jewish studies program is upended by red-state politics over Israel in Indiana
British Society for Middle Eastern Studies passes Israel academic boycott
The boycott passed on Monday at the society’s annual general meeting in Leeds with almost 80 percent support, according to the Middle East Monitor.
College president visits Haifa U to reiterate opposition to Israel boycott
Oliver’s veto was the first in the Southern California school’s 56-year history, the Claremont Independent student newspaper reported.
Thousands call on Africa's top university not to boycott Israel
The group, which calls itself Concerned Citizens for Academic Freedom at UCT started a recent petition entitling it: Protect Academic Freedom at the University of Cape Town.
Professor faces backlash after asserting Israel's right to annex West Bank
"The students have claimed that I'm racist, xenophobic, and have called for my removal. That I am an Islamophobe and that I am guilty of advocating ethnic cleansing and genocide, which I have not."
Cornell student government votes down Israel divestment resolution
The student government representatives voted by secret ballot, which is rare for the assembly, according to the newspaper.
Princeton Jewish community fights over an Israel-themed Shabbat dinner
According to the Daily Princetonian, the Center for Jewish Life “was packed for the event — both the Dining Hall and Wilf Hall were almost entirely full.”
Calif. Jewish students victorious in battle against campus discrimination
As part of the settlement, San Francisco State University agreed to issue a statement affirming that it understands that, for many Jews, Zionism is an important part of their identity.
British university suspends lecturer who opposed creation of Jewish campus group
Lecturer blasted "Zionists" for trying to create Jewish student groups. British TV personalities decry antisemitism.
Anti-Zionist minority holds British universities hostage
The result is that Jewish students are left at an unjust disadvantage when attempting to host events to celebrate Israel and their own Jewish identities.
Jewish students slam Canadian Federation of Students for Israel boycott support
Hillel Jewish student groups across Canada condemned the resolution.