Anti-Semitism, Brown University
US Department of Education: Brown University mishandled complaints of anti-Semitism
The university will amend its discrimination and harassment policies.
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Education has revealed major deficiencies in Brown University's response to reports of anti-Semitic harassment on campus, as reported by Ynet.
The university, which became an early center for pro-Palestinian protests after the October 7 massacre, received about 75 reports of anti-Semitic, anti-Palestinian, and anti-Muslim incidents between October and March but took "no or little action in response," according to the department.
The final report, released on Monday, highlighted numerous incidents, such as students targeting a Jewish classmate wearing a Star of David necklace with shouts of "Zionist pig Jew" and death threats against Jewish students on social media. Despite acknowledging these reports, Brown University merely confirmed receipt and listed support resources, failing to take substantial measures to address the harassment.
Brown University has committed to updating its discrimination and harassment policies, including its approach to campus protests, as part of a settlement with the Department of Education. Additionally, the university will implement new anti-discrimination training for staff.