Campus Climate Resources
MESA has created a new Campus Climate resource page for our members in response to academic freedom-related developments on campuses across North America and beyond.
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Middle East Studies Association of North America, Inc.
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Letter to Washington University in St. Louis regarding severe beating by police of Professor Steve Tamari and the arrest and suspension of faculty and students
Our letter expressing shock and revulsion at the brutalization of Professor Steve Tamari by police as he peacefully participated in a protest for Palestinian rights on the Washington University in St. Louis campus as well as our concern over the suspension of six of your faculty members for alleged participation in the same protest and the arrest and suspension of many of your students
Letter to the chair and ranking member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding the committee’s investigations of US universities
Our letter expressing concern at on-going efforts by the Committee on Education and the Workforce to interfere with and radically reshape higher education across the country.
Letter to Indiana University protesting the banning from campus of Professor David McDonald
Our letter expressing grave concern at the decision of the administration of Indiana University (IU) to ban Professor David McDonald from campus following his arrest while trying to protect his students who were participating in a peaceful demonstration.
Letter to Senators Schumer and Sanders urging them to oppose H.R. 6090 which codifies the flawed IHRA definition of antisemitism
Our letter expressing concern about H.R. 6090, which the House of Representatives passed on 1 May 2024 and which the Senate will soon consider.
Letter to Hobart and William Smith Colleges expressing grave concern about the suspension of Professor Jodi Dean
Our letter regarding the decision of the administration of Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) to relieve Dr. Jodi Dean, a tenured professor in the Department of Politics, of her teaching duties
Response from Columbia University to 1 April Letter
The Committee on Academic Freedom received a response to our 1 April letter regarding the decision to remove Dr. Kayum Ahmed from the Core curriculum teaching team at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health
Response from Vanderbilt University to 8 April Letter
The Committee on Academic Freedom received a response to our 8 April letter regarding Vanderbilt University administration’s recent actions with respect to student activism in support of Palestinian rights.
Letter to the University of Southern California expressing outrage over its decision to cancel Asna Tabassum’s valedictory address at commencement
Our letter regarding the 15 April 2024 announcement by the University of Southern California that valedictorian Asna Tabassum will not be permitted to speak at this year’s commencement.
Letter to the administration of Columbia University concerning the arbitrary suspension and eviction from university housing of four students
Our letter expressing alarm at Columbia University’s harsh and ill-advised response to a student-organized event that took place on 24 March 2024.
Letter to Barnard College concerning its administration’s actions suppressing freedom of speech and academic freedom
Our letter expressing concern about a number of Barnard College’s recent actions that call into question its avowed commitment to protecting the right to free speech and the academic freedom of its students, faculty, and staff.
Letter to Pomona College concerning the suspension and arrest of peacefully protesting students
Our letter expressing our grave concern about several of Pomona College administration’s recent actions with respect to student activism in support of Palestinian rights
Letter to Vanderbilt University concerning the suspension of students engaged in peaceful protest
Our letter expressing concern about several of the Vanderbilt University administration’s recent actions with respect to student activism in support of Palestinian rights
Letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott regarding Executive Order GA-44
Our letter expressing grave concern about Executive Order No. GA-44, issued on 27 March 2024, which defines its purpose as “addressing acts of antisemitism in institutions of higher education.”
Letter to Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health regarding the treatment of Dr. Kayum Ahmed
Our letter expressing concern about the decision to remove Dr. Kayum Ahmed from the Core curriculum teaching team at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health (SPH).
Letter to the administration of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville concerning the cancellation of a planned event on Gaza
Please see our letter expressing concern about the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) administration’s decision to cancel a panel discussion on Gaza.
Letter to the University of Arkansas protesting its failure to defend its faculty
Our letter expressing concern about the administration’s failure to uphold academic freedom at the University of Arkansas
Letter to Texas Tech University regarding the suspension of Profesor Jairo Fúnez-Flores
Our letter expressing concern about the suspension of Jairo Fúnez-Flores, Assistant Professor of Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education at Texas Tech University (TTU).
Letter to Texas A&M University Leadership Concerning the Closure of Texas A&M Campus in Qatar
Our letter expressing concern about the closure of the Texas A&M University campus in Qatar as a detrimental move against academic freedom, influenced by geopolitical and external pressures, and calling for a re-evaluation of the decision based on transparency and adherence to academic values.
Letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the Center for Security, Race and Rights at Rutgers University-Newark Law School
Our letter expressing concern regarding the effort by Republican members of the Judiciary Committee to smear and delegitimize the Center for Security, Race and Rights at Rutgers University-Newark Law School and the executive director, Professor Sahar Aziz.
Letter to Indiana University regarding academic freedom violations against Professor Abdelkader Sinno and artist Samia Halaby
Our letter calling for Indiana University to rescind both the suspension of Professor Abdelkader Sinno and the cancellation of the retrospective survey of Samia Halaby's Art.
Letter to New York University regarding recent actions that threaten free speech and academic freedom
Our letter to New York University, expressing concern about protecting the right to free speech and the academic freedom of its faculty, students and staff.
Letter to California State University, San Bernadino, regarding Professor Ahlam Muhtaseb
Our letter to California State University, San Bernadino, expressing concern about censorship regarding Professor Ahlam Muhtaseb
Letter to Albany Law School regarding Professor Nina Farnia
Our letter to Albany Law School expressing concern about the situation of Assistant Professor Nina Farnia.
Letter to the University of Texas, Austin, concerning the arbitrary dismissal of two teaching assistants
Our letter to the University of Texas, Austin expressing alarm at the arbitrary dismissal of teaching assistants Parham Daghighi and Callie Kennedy.