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Judge Rules Harvard University to Face Lawsuit Over Allegations of Campus Antisemitism

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Cambridge, MA — A lawsuit alleging that Harvard University failed to address antisemitism on its campus will move forward after a judge denied the university’s request to dismiss the case. This ruling signifies a pivotal moment for students who claim their educational experience has been negatively impacted by antisemitic incidents, which they say have not been adequately handled by the institution. The lawsuit, filed by a group of Harvard students and alumni earlier this year, argues that the university’s administration has consistently overlooked or minimized complaints of antisemitism, thereby creating a hostile environment for Jewish … Read more

NYU Resolves Lawsuit with Jewish Students, Adopts New Anti-Discrimination Measures Amid Campus Tensions

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NEW YORK — New York University recently reached a settlement with three Jewish students who accused the educational institution of failing to properly enforce its anti-discrimination policies amidst reports of antisemitic incidents on campus. This settlement, which agreed on July 8 for an undisclosed sum, concludes a lawsuit initiated in November 2023 by students Bella Ingber, Sabrina Maslavi, and Saul Tawil. The legal action spotlighted the university’s handling of discriminatory and harassing behavior directed at Jewish students, centering on antisemitic slurs and provocative chants that surfaced following the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Hamas … Read more

Ohio State Student’s Lawsuit Over Campus Closure Goes Back to Appeals Court

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Supreme Court of Ohio has made a ruling that could have significant implications for an Ohio State University student’s lawsuit seeking a refund for the closure of campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a close vote of 4-3, the court decided that the Ohio’s 10th District Court of Appeals must reconsider the case. The central issue at hand is whether OSU is entitled to “discretionary immunity” for its decision to close the campus in the middle of the Spring 2020 semester while still retaining fees paid by students for the time … Read more

Michigan State University Revisits Campus Mass Shooting Tragedy on Anniversary as New Gun Regulations Take Effect

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EAST LANSING, Mich. – As the first anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Michigan State University approaches, Professor Marco Díaz-Muñoz reflects on the painful memories that continue to haunt him. A year ago, a gunman entered his classroom, taking the lives of two students and leaving others critically injured. Díaz-Muñoz anticipates a wave of emotions as he prepares to teach the exact same lecture and lesson that were interrupted by the horrific event. On February 13, 2023, the East Lansing campus was terrorized for nearly four hours, claiming the lives of three students – … Read more