The president of Brown University, Christina Paxson, faced criticism for editing out references to Jewish symbols from a speech about what students should be proud wearing on campus. This move was prompted by concerns about campus antisemitism and safety, leading to backlash from various sources, including the Yad Vashem chairman. The issue has raised concerns about the academic future and safety of Jewish students and scientists on campuses abroad.
Yad Vashem chairman slams Ivy League schools for rampant antisemitism on campuses https://t.co/YbfZIKrZcy
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Not just Jewish students. I know a lot of high level students rethinking their futures after the last few weeks. Jewish High Schoolers Abandon Ivy League Aspirations in Response to Campus Antisemitism https://t.co/7uTnkfNFbf
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University president blasted for cutting 'Star of David' from speech about what students should be proud wearing on campus https://t.co/2kjs5mvJay https://t.co/48AwgpBpLk
President of @BrownUniversity, Christina Paxson, delivered a speech calling for “peace and healing”. Per the university website, she edited out the Jewish references as follows 👇 https://t.co/Fltez7NQAP
Brown University president Christina Paxson is blasted for cutting 'Star of David' and 'yarmulke' from speech about what students should be proud wearing on campus - but includes 'keffiyeh' and 'hijab' https://t.co/AEV8ZM2bue https://t.co/aNQscUatDl
"Our scientists on campuses abroad are suffering from manifestations of antisemitism. Some of them face tough challenges and some are concerned about their safety, not just their academic future" https://t.co/MM7aBG9gQO