Antisemitic rot runs deep at Columbia and other ‘elite’ universities

Published August 9, 2024 3:18pm ET



The antisemitic rot runs deep at supposedly “elite” universities, and it cannot be rooted out without widespread changes in both admissions and hiring.

Three deans have resigned from Columbia University after being placed on leave over text messages mocking Jewish students and their concerns about the antisemitic protests that took place on campus. Vice Dean Susan Chang-Kim, Dean of Undergraduate Student Life Cristen Kromm, and Associate Dean for Student and Family Support Mathew Patashnick are all out, while Dean Josef Sorett “apologized” but is staying in place.

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