“We Need an Arab on Board”: Columbia University President Faces Backlash Over Antisemitism Allegations
Columbia University’s acting president, Claire Shipman, is under fire for texts advocating the removal of a pro-Israel Jewish trustee and urging the appointment of an Arab board member, raising concerns about antisemitism and Title VI violations. The revelations, highlighted by a congressional committee, intensify scrutiny of Columbia’s handling of rising campus antisemitism since the October 2023 Hamas attack.
Eliana Fleming
7/2/2025
