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US Attorney Threatens Georgetown Law Students Over DEI Curriculum

Acting US Attorney Ed Martin threatened to block Georgetown Law students from government jobs unless the school removes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its curriculum; Dean William Treanor condemned this as an unconstitutional attack on academic freedom.

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DOJ Investigates UC System for Antisemitic Discrimination

The US Department of Justice is investigating the University of California system for potential antisemitic discrimination following demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza, prompted by complaints of insufficient responses to antisemitic and anti-Arab harassment and fueled by President Trump's t...

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Trump Threatens Funding Cuts to Universities Over "Illegal Protests

President Trump threatened to halt federal funding for colleges allowing "illegal protests" and to imprison or deport protesters, following a review of Columbia University funding over protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, raising concerns about free speech and academic freedom.

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German Newspaper Rejects Plan to Use Intelligence Services to Combat University Antisemitism

A German newspaper article criticizes a proposal to use domestic intelligence services to combat antisemitism at universities, arguing that it is a disproportionate response to a problem that is more widespread in society and could stifle academic freedom; 150 antisemitic incidents occurred at unive...

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German Universities: Unsafe for Jewish Students Amidst Antisemitic Surge

A report by the JSUD and AJC details the unsafe conditions faced by Jewish students on German university campuses since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, citing incidents like classroom occupations with Intifada chants, open Hamas justifications, and physical assaults, leading many students to avoi...

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Berlin University Cancels Event with UN Rapporteur Amidst Security Concerns and Political Pressure

The Free University of Berlin canceled a planned discussion with UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese due to security concerns and political pressure, leading to a relocation and a police presence at both venues. The event, which included a livestream, addressed human rights violations in the Ga...

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US Scientists Protest Trump's Budget Cuts, Job Losses

Thousands of US scientists protested against President Trump's administration in Washington, New York, and other cities on March 14, 2023, due to budget cuts in research, job losses, and attacks on scientific integrity, highlighting concerns about the future of US science.

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Columbia University Investigates Dozens of Students for Pro-Palestinian Activism

Columbia University is investigating dozens of students for pro-Palestinian activism, including social media posts and protests, under a new disciplinary policy that critics say chills free speech; the investigations follow threats from federal agencies to cut funding and a congressional inquiry.

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Lipstadt Withdraws from Columbia Professorship Amid Antisemitism Concerns

Deborah Lipstadt withdrew from a visiting professorship at Columbia University due to inadequate responses to antisemitism on campus, citing safety concerns and the administration's perceived appeasement of protesters; this highlights a broader crisis in American higher education.

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ARC Suspends $870,000 Grant Amidst Controversy Over Academic's Speech

Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah's $870,000 Australian Research Council grant was suspended pending investigation after the education minister raised concerns about her speech at an anti-racism symposium and alleged non-compliance with grant conditions, prompting debate over academic freedom versus public fun...

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Columbia University Faces Deportation Threat for Pro-Palestinian Students

A proposed executive order threatens to deport pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University for attending protests, sparking an op-ed by Israeli and Palestinian students condemning the measure and calling for the university's protection. The order, part of President Trump's January 29 executive o...

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Ohio Senate Bans DEI Programs in Public Colleges

The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 1, banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public colleges and universities, eliminating certain faculty protections, and requiring a civics course for all students; schools risk losing funding for violations.

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