Columbia University President Testifies on Campus Anti-Semitism Amid Controversy over Faculty Member’s Comments
Washington D.C., USA – Columbia University president Minouche Shafik testified before Congress on Wednesday, addressing concerns about rising incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses. During the hearing with the Republican-led House Education Committee, Shafik initially denied any “anti-Jewish protests” occurring at Columbia. However, under questioning from Rep. Elise Stefanik (R., N.Y.), it was revealed that there have been instances of anti-Semitic chants, such as “Jews out,” on the university’s campus. Stefanik pressed Shafik on her …