Overview

• New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the removal of a Hunter College job posting for a Palestinian Studies professor, citing concerns over antisemitic rhetoric in its language.
• The posting referenced topics such as 'settler colonialism,' 'genocide,' and 'apartheid,' which Hochul and CUNY officials deemed divisive and inappropriate.
• CUNY leadership supported the governor's directive, stating their commitment to combating antisemitism and hate in all forms across campuses.
• Critics, including free speech advocates, argue that the removal undermines academic freedom and sets a troubling precedent for political intervention in university hiring.
• Hunter College clarified that while the posting was removed, they still plan to hire a scholar in Palestinian history, culture, and society, with a revised approach.