The recent controversy surrounding Cornell University’s Interim President Michael Kotlikoff and his comments on the course “Gaza, Indigeneity, Resistance” has sparked a heated debate about academic freedom, objectivity, and the integrity of higher education. CAMERA on Campus firmly supports President Kotlikoff’s stance and his commitment to fostering a balanced and...
Weak leadership at Duke University is emboldening BDS and fueling antisemitism
Duke University stands at a crossroads. It can either stand up for truth and justice or allow itself to be complicit in the rise of antisemitism on its campus. On November 7, 2024, the Duke Divest Coalition (DDC) filed a petition with Duke University’s Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility (ACIR)...
The Real Threat to Academic Freedom at Cornell University
Academic freedom is an important value that must be protected. That includes protection against those who would exploit their freedom to undermine academic integrity and the academic freedom of others from within. At Cornell University, that threat is emerging. The context surrounding this threat has to do with a course...
Maya Wind’s House of Cards
On March 13, an event was held at the City University of New York to celebrate the release of Dr. Maya Wind’s new book, Towers of Ivory and Steel. The event featured Dr. Wind, Professor Nikhil Pal Singh, and Professor Andrew Ross. The invitation described the book as exposing Israeli...
CAMERA on Campus Leads Successful Tour with Adiel Cohen Celebrating Yemenite Jewish Heritage
This November, CAMERA on Campus concluded an inspiring nationwide tour with Adiel Cohen, a prominent social media activist and storyteller. The tour highlighted Yemenite Jewish heritage, bringing Adiel’s personal family history to life through powerful narratives and engaging discussions. Cohen, widely known for his vibrant online presence, boasting almost 200,000...
סטודנטים ישראלים פעילי בל”ד נפגשו עם משפחות מחבלים מורשעים
ישנם סטודנטים שיורקים לבאר ממנה הם שותים. דוגמה לסטודנטים כאלו הם הסטודנטים של תאי בל”ד באוניברסיטה העברית, אוניברסיטת חיפה, הטכניון, אוניברסיטת תל אביב ואוניברסיטת בר אילן, שלומדים בקמפוסים ישראלים ולוקחים חלק באירועים הפועלים נגד אותם מוסדות אקדמיים. בין 12-10 באוקטובר נפגשו סטודנטים מתאי בל”ד השונים ברמאללה לכבוד פורום הסטודנטים ה-22 של אגודת הסטודנטים הדמוקרטית ואגודת הסטודנטים של...
The Vital Role of Dialogue on Campus: A Reflection on Recent Events
Nearly 13 months after October 7, 2023, and amid the ongoing Gaza war, I find myself increasingly concerned about the lack of open discourse, particularly among those who identify as anti-Zionist on our campuses. Many of the people who oppose Israel’s existence simply don’t know or understand the history, and...
Campus Radicalization: How Extremist Narratives Target New Students on UK Campuses
Anti-Israel sentiment on UK university campuses is steadily growing, leading to a troubling trend of student radicalization. Pro-Palestinian student societies across the UK generally claim to promote social justice, but they often use emotionally charged messaging and historical distortions to manipulate impressionable new students into accepting radical narratives. Having met...
