Three staff members have been permanently removed from Columbia University after they engaged in a text message exchange that involved 'ancient antisemitic tropes.'
Columbia University has 'permanently removed' three staff members after they were caught sending text messages that pushed 'ancient antisemitic tropes.' The messages were allegedly sent during the 'Jewish Life on Campus: Past, Present and Future' reunion event on campus, according to FOX 5. Columbia President Minouche Shafik condemned the messages in a Monday letter to the Columbia community.
While this disturbing incident has presented us challenges as a community, Columbia's leadership team recognizes this as an important moment to implement changes that will build a stronger institution as a result. I know that you all share this commitment,' he wrote. Dean Josef Sorett, one of the staff members involved in the incident, apologized in his own letter on Monday.
One professor reportedly told his class to avoid the mainstream media because 'it is owned by Jews.' Task force members who spoke with Israeli publication Haaretz described a pattern of anti-Jewish bias at the Manhattan university, which has been plagued by anti-Israel protests since the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre. Jewish and Israeli students regularly felt 'targeted and ostracized' on campus and were often singled out in the classroom, task force members told the paper.
Columbia University did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fox News' Yael Halon contributed to this report.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Robert Kraft donates $1M to Yeshiva University after pulling support from Columbia UniversityThe Patriots owner previously announced he was pulling support from his alma mater, Columbia University, over its handling of anti-Israel protests.
Read more »
Three Columbia University deans placed on administrative leave over disparaging textsThree deans at Columbia University have been placed on leave after screenshots of text messages sent during an anti-semitism panel went viral online.
Read more »
Columbia University removes three administrators after antisemitic texting scandalPolitical News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
Read more »
3 Columbia University officials lose posts over texts that 'touched on ancient antisemitic tropes'Columbia University has removed three administrators from their positions and will keep them on indefinite leave.
Read more »
Columbia University removes 3 staff members over 'ancient antisemitic tropes' textsColumbia University removed three staff members from their positions after sending text messages that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes'.
Read more »
Study: University of Washington outranks Columbia, Princeton, YaleThe University of Washington tied for seventh spot in the 2024-2025 U.S. News rankings of the best universities in the world.
Read more »