Columbia University Formally Adopts Controversial Antisemitism Definition

Columbia Jewish students, alumni critique school’s commitments to combat antisemitism as ‘bare minimum’

As Jewish students and alumni at Columbia University await the final details of the university’s prospective deal with the Trump administration, some are expressing skepticism that a list of commitments announced by the school this week to address antisemitism on campus would have a significant impact on protecting Jewish students.The steps were publicized Tuesday by Columbia’s acting president, Claire Shipman, as the school works to reach a dea…

Columbia University formally adopts controversial antisemitism definition

Acting President Claire Shipman said the Office of Institutional Equity will use the definition to help investigate discrimination and harassment.

WJC American Section: Columbia University Deal Must Result in Accountability - World Jewish Congress

World Jewish Congress American Section Chair J. Philip Rosen welcomed the Trump administration’s implementation of a federal funding freeze against Columbia University, underscoring that the move “sets the precedent” for how universities respond to campus antisemitism moving forward.