Brandeis President Resigns Following No-Confidence Vote

Ron Liebowitz steps down amid budget crisis and controversy over handling of Gaza protests and campus tensions.

Ron Liebowitz announced his resignation effective November 1 after narrowly losing a no-confidence vote by Brandeis University faculty.
The vote, passed by a margin of 10 votes, cited budget shortfalls, fundraising failures, and the handling of student protests as key issues.
Liebowitz has faced criticism for his response to pro-Palestinian protests and the banning of the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter, which led to multiple arrests.
Despite the controversies, Liebowitz received praise from some faculty and the Anti-Defamation League for his efforts to combat antisemitism on campus.
Arthur Levine, former president of Columbia University's Teachers College, will serve as interim president following Liebowitz's departure.