Columbia University Removes Three Deans Over Antisemitic Text Messages

Administrators exchanged derogatory messages during a panel on Jewish life, prompting a call for comprehensive antisemitism training.

The text exchanges included antisemitic tropes and dismissive comments about Jewish concerns on campus.
Columbia's President and Provost announced a vigorous antisemitism and antidiscrimination training program.
One dean involved remains in his position but has apologized and will undergo training.
More than 1,000 alumni have demanded further accountability and the removal of all involved.
The incident has intensified scrutiny on Columbia's handling of antisemitism and its campus culture.