US university president Elizabeth Magill resigns amid controversy over anti-semitism

• https://www.bolnews.com/international/2023/12/alex-jones-makes-comeback-on-x-platform-after-elon-musk-poll-selection/She refused to say whether students who called for the genocide of Jews would be punished.
• The university said she “voluntarily tendered her resignation” but will stay in post until a replacement is found.”
• During a hearing in  front of a House of Representatives committee on December 5th, Elizabeth Magill, made controversial remarks.

One of the US university president, Elizabeth Magill has quit after her comments about anti-Semitism on campus.  During a Congressional hearing triggered a major backlash.

She refused to say whether students who called for the genocide of Jews would be punished.

The university said she “voluntarily tendered her resignation” but will stay in post until a replacement is found.” Ms Magill has previously apologized for her testimony.

During a hearing in front of a House of Representatives committee on December 5th, Elizabeth Magill, made controversial remarks. She was accompanied by the presidents of Harvard and MIT, Claudine Gay and Sally Kornbluth.

They were asked by Republican New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik: “Does calling for the genocide of Jews violate [your university’s] code of conduct or rules regarding bullying and harassment? Yes or no?”

Ms Magill and her MIT and Harvard counterparts said repeatedly “it would depend on the context” and have been criticized for not flatly condemning any calls for the genocide of Jews.

The Congressional hearing took place amid widespread campus protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict and an increase in anti-Semitic incidents. Following the hearing, Elizabeth Magill issued a video statement apologizing for her testimony, but calls for her resignation persisted. The White House criticized her, and a significant donor, initially planning to donate $100 million to the university.

In response to the controversy, two Jewish students at the university filed a lawsuit on Thursday. There is an alleging that the campus has become a breeding ground for intense anti-Jewish hatred, harassment, and discrimination.

Scott L. Bok, chair of the Penn board of trustees, confirmed Magill’s resignation. He noted that while she would step down as president, she would retain a tenured faculty position at Penn Carey Law. Trustees were reportedly set to convene on Sunday to discuss Magill’s status.

In a statement released via the university, Magill said: “It has been my privilege to serve as President of this remarkable institution. It has been an honor to work with our faculty, students, staff, alumni, and community members to advance Penn’s vital missions.”

The University of Pennsylvania, often referred to as UPenn, stands as one of the oldest and most esteemed institutions in the United States. It holds a distinguished position among the Ivy League schools, which include renowned institutions like Harvard and Yale.

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