Massad tenured earlier in summer, sources say

Controversial Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures Professor Joseph Massad was granted tenure earlier this summer, sources say. Massad has received attention for his views on issues ranging from Israeli identity to American politics in the Middle East.

By Kim Kirschenbaum and Alix Pianin | Aug 28 10:30 am ET

After a year filled with appointments, Bollinger has yet to name his provost

For University President Lee Bollinger, the past academic year has been rife with challenges, both internal and external.

By Alexa Davis | May 9 10:07 pm ET

Faculty letter stresses all sides of academic freedom

In response to last week’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting called to address academic freedom in the Palestinian territories, a letter signed by 69 faculty members was circulated to stress support for the issue to both Palestinian and Israeli scholars.

By Scott Levi | Apr 29 08:54 pm ET

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By Laura Schreiber | Mar 5 09:01 pm ET

Humanitarian Affairs Workers Stress Importance of Neutral Stance on Gaza

WEB EXCLUSIVE During this week of activism on campus, students representing many perspectives on the Gaza conflict came together for a discussion on humanitarian issues. On Wednesday night, three speakers addressed a packed room in Hamilton Hall during a discussion sponsored by the Columbia International Relations Council and Association and Amnesty International, and co-sponsored by the Columbia University College Democrats.

By Katherine Meduski | Mar 4 10:38 pm ET

Panelists Push Divestment, Support Gaza

A “teach-in” organized by the Columbia Palestine Forum Wednesday night drew a crowd of supporters, dissenters, and interested students and faculty that filled the Hamilton classroom and spilled into the hall.

By Elizabeth Scott | Mar 4 10:35 pm ET

Israel, Gaza Student Groups Clash on Issues of Divestment, Apartheid

On Monday, one group of students demanded that the University divest from companies that profit directly from the Gaza conflict. On Tuesday, another group did just the opposite, calling divestment a way to deliberately single out the state of Israel.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Mar 4 02:03 am ET

National Atrocities and Collective Punishment

Israel’s 23-day war on Gaza from December 2008 to January 2009 provoked outrage among many. Campuses worldwide, from the UK to New York City, were convulsed with competing responses. To many it was clear that Israel was collectively punishing the Palestinian people, and yet Zionists succeeded in portraying the conflict as a defensive action against an inhumane, terrorist enemy.

By Rudi Batzell | Feb 24 10:32 pm ET