Major Cornell Donor Calls for President's Resignation over DEI Initiatives

Jon A. Lindseth, a prominent donor, criticizes the university's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, citing a 'toxic' academic environment and increased antisemitism on campus.

Jon A. Lindseth, a major donor and former trustee to Cornell University, has called for the resignation of the school's President, Martha Pollack, and Provost, Michael Kotlikoff, due to their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Lindseth criticizes the DEI initiatives for creating a 'toxic' academic environment and diminishing the quality of education at the university.
In his open letter, Lindseth also expresses concern over an increase in antisemitism and 'general intolerance' on campus.
Lindseth has pledged to stop his contributions to the university until it reformulates its approach to education by replacing 'DEI groupthink' with the 'original noble intent of Cornell'.
The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Friday, and Lindseth has requested his calls for resignation be added to the meeting agenda.