American studies
4 Profs Sue American Studies Group Over Israel Academic Boycott
A group of professors is suing the American Studies Association over its academic boycott of Israel.
When Is BDS Not BDS? A Vassar Passover Tale
After critics attacked his analysis of Vassar’s BDS debate, J.J. Goldberg wondered if he’d misunderstood. Did faculty members call for an academic boycott, or not?
Academic Freedom — Not Boycotts — Should Be Focus of Israel Academia Debate
The uproar in academia over boycotting Israel has failed to answer one question: Are we committed to academic freedom for people on all sides of the Middle East conflict?
N.Y. State Bill Would End Funding to Schools With BDS Ties
A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would suspend funding to educational institutions which fund groups that boycott Israel.
Israel Battle Roils Modern Language Association as Academic Meeting Kicks Off
The debate over Israel in academia has turned to the Modern Language Association at its annual convention starting today.
55 Universities Reject Push for Academic Boycott of Israel
At least 55 American universities and colleges have rejected the American Studies Association membership vote in favor of an academic boycott of Israel.
Kenyon and Indiana Quit Israel Boycott Group
Two more American institutions of higher learning officially withdrew their memberships from the American Studies Association after its membership voted in favor of an academic boycott of Israel.
Brandeis Department Pulls Out of Group That Backs Israel Boycott
A Brandeis University department withdrew its membership in the American Studies Association (ASA) yesterday, after the group’s controversial vote this week to boycott Israeli academic institutions.
Native American Association Joins Academic Boycott of Israel
A Native American studies association is the third U.S. academic body this year to recommend its members boycott Israeli universities.
Academic Backers of Boycott Israel Movement Take Aim at Bigger Targets
Proponents of an academic boycott of Israel are turning attention to the 30,000-strong Modern Language Association. Will Israel supporters succeed in bucking the BDS push?