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CUNY Removes Palestinian Studies Job Listing on Hochul’s Orders

Last updated: February 28, 2025 9:42 am
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Nancy Cantor, the president of Hunter College, took on a proactive approach when she assumed her role last fall by engaging with faculty, students, and staff to understand their needs and desires for the school. One of the requests that emerged from these discussions was a call for more focus on Palestinian studies.

In response to this feedback, faculty members at Hunter College began exploring various strategies to incorporate Palestinian studies into the curriculum. They proposed the creation of two tenure-track faculty positions that would span across multiple departments and started working on drafting job descriptions to attract suitable candidates.

The job listing for the Palestinian studies positions at Hunter College emphasized the importance of scholars who could critically analyze issues such as settler colonialism, genocide, human rights, and apartheid. However, the inclusion of these terms sparked controversy, with Jewish groups raising concerns about the perceived antisemitic connotations when applied to Israel.

Governor Kathy Hochul swiftly intervened and demanded the removal of the listing, citing the need to ensure that antisemitic theories are not promoted within the academic environment. As a part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, Hunter College relies on state funding, making the governor’s directive significant.

The university’s chancellor and board chair promptly supported Governor Hochul’s decision to remove the listing, stating that the language used was divisive and inappropriate. Subsequently, the job listing was taken down, but the positions remain open for future recruitment.

The governor’s actions were met with mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a necessary step to prevent the spread of harmful rhetoric, while others criticized it as an infringement on academic freedom. The debate highlighted the ongoing tensions surrounding discussions related to Palestine and Israel within academic settings.

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The incident at Hunter College is part of a broader trend of campus controversies nationwide, where issues of race, gender, and other contentious topics have become focal points of debate and scrutiny. The clash between academic freedom and censorship continues to be a contentious issue in higher education.

As the dust settles on this episode, the future of Palestinian studies at Hunter College remains uncertain. The incident has reignited discussions about the boundaries of free speech, academic freedom, and the role of government intervention in educational institutions. It serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges involved in navigating sensitive and contentious topics within the academic sphere.

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