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Biden-Harris Administration Ramps Up Actions to Counter Antisemitism

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

7 attacks by Hamas, the administration has helped to provide greater security to Jewish institutions and to support education around Jewish history. Its SchoolSafety.gov website offers school safety information and resources. atop over 100 actions the administration has already taken. Since the Oct.

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CUNY City College Food Pantry Pauses Operations, Cites Pro-Palestine Student Protests

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The food pantry is entirely run by volunteers and requires multiple teams – such as public safety teams – to provide resources, Mwamba wrote. “We We rely on our facilities and public safety teams to help us resource the pantry for both safety reasons and to keep the space in good order,” Mwamba wrote.

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Outrage Over Canceled USC Valedictorian Speech

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Southern California has canceled the valedictorian speech for its 2024 commencement ceremony due to safety concerns, prompting widespread criticism via social media from academicians who argue that the university is looking to restrict free speech. While this is disappointing, tradition must give way to safety.

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After Being Placed on Administrative Leave, Sonoma State President Retires

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The action comes amid nationwide antiwar protests and concerns for upholding student and faculty rights to speech and assembly alongside ensuring their safety and security. A statement from California State Chancellor Dr. “Our role as educators is to support and uplift all members of the California State University,” said García. “I

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Survey: 87% of Jewish Parents Say Rising Antisemitism Impacts College Selection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

7 attack; about 93% were closely following the increase with many families factoring in campus safety and security. Other key findings from respondents include: 84% said they are talking to their child about how to handle antisemitism on campus; 80% said they are factoring in campus safety more than they did before Oct.

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Sonoma State President Placed on Administrative Leave

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The action comes amid nationwide antiwar protests and concerns for upholding student and faculty rights to speech and assembly alongside ensuring their safety and security. A statement from California State Chancellor Dr. “Our role as educators is to support and uplift all members of the California State University,” said García. “I

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Eliminating Gaps in Physical Security Coverage to Improve Campus Safety

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Thieves, vandals and other criminals looking for easy prey may want to leave Bowie State University off their list of potential targets. Phase one of the project, completed earlier this year, involved the installation of about 200 cameras to cover the entrance and exit points of every building on BSU’s grounds.

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