Frequently asked questions about the future Annual Meeting format
An FAQ with answers to some frequently asked questions about the format of MESA's future annual meetings.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the BDS Resolution
An FAQ with answers to some frequently asked questions about the BDS resolution.
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Letter to the University of Pennsylvania protesting its decision to ban the screening of the documentary Israelism
Our letter expressing dismay about the administration’s decision to prevent the screening by Penn students of "Israelism".
Response from George Washington University to November 20 Letter
The Committee on Academic Freedom received a response to our 20 November letter requesting clarification about the decision to suspend the George Washington University (GWU) chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) for at least 90 days.
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.
Letter to George Washington University about the suspension of the university’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine
Please see our letter requesting clarification about the decision to suspend the George Washington University (GWU) chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) for at least 90 days.
Letter to Columbia University protesting the arbitrary suspension of its SJP and JVP chapters
Our letter expressing concern about Columbia University’s decision to suspend the university’s chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP).
Letter to Syracuse University leaders protesting their failure to defend faculty under attack
Our letter expressing concern about your failure to respond to a pattern of egregious threats to academic freedom aimed at Syracuse University faculty.
Letter protesting the banning of the Brandeis University SJP chapter
Our letter expressing grave concern about the decision to withdraw recognition of the Brandeis University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP).
Letter calling on the University of Pennsylvania to Defend its Faculty
Our letter expressing concern about the failure of the University of Pennsylvania to respond to the defamation and harassment of UPenn faculty
Concern over failure to defend Professor Joseph Massad
Letter to the President of Columbia University defending Professor Joseph Massad
Letter protesting threats to Ryna Workman’s academic freedom
Our letter to NYU Law School Dean protesting actions taken against Ryna Workman
Response from the Department of Homeland Security to July 31 Letter
The Committee on Academic Freedom received a response to our 31 July letter to Biden administration officials expressing concern regarding the Memorandum of Understanding recently concluded between the United States and Israel concerning Israel’s admission to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
Letter to the president of Princeton University defending Professor Satyel Larson
Our letter calling on Princeton University to defend the academic freedom of Professor Satyel Larson.
Letter raising concerns about Israel’s accession to the US Visa Waiver Program
Our letter to Biden administration officials expressing our concern regarding the Memorandum of Understanding recently concluded between the United States and Israel concerning Israel’s admission to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
Response from SFSU President Mahoney to April 13 letter
The Committee on Academic Freedom received a response to the 13 April letter expressing concern over the decision by San Francisco State University to open an investigation into Professor Mahiar Berooz's showing of an image of the Prophet Muhammad in his class.
Letter to the president of San Francisco State University protesting the investigation of Professor Maziar Behrooz
Our letter expressing concern over the decision by San Francisco State University to open an investigation into Professor Mahiar Berooz's showing of an image of the Prophet Muhammad in his class.
Letter to the president of NYU regarding graduate student Naye Idriss
Our letter to the President of NYU expressing our concern about the university’s recent investigation of graduate student Naye Idriss.
Response from President Bacow to January 10 Letter
The Committee on Academic Freedom received a response to the 10 January letter expressing concern about the July 2022 decision by Douglas Elmendorf, dean of faculty of the Harvard Kennedy School, to reject the appointment of Kenneth Roth as a senior fellow of the school’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy.
Letter to the president of GWU regarding Professor Lara Sheehi
Our letter to the president of GWU protesting the unwarranted investigation of Professor Lara Sheehi
Open Letter to the President of Hamline University
Open letter from professors who teach subjects related to Islam, Muslim culture, and the Islamic world in support of Professor Erika López Prater
Letter regarding Hamline University Professor Erika López Prater
Our letter to the president of Hamline University protesting the termination of a faculty member on grounds of alleged Islamophobia.
Letter to the President of Harvard University regarding Kenneth Roth
Our letter to the president of Harvard University protesting the denial of a fellowship to Kenneth Roth
Letter to Cornell University regarding Professor Samia Henni
Our letter urging Cornell University to protect the academic freedom and personal safety of Professor Samia Henni.
Case Western Reserve University’s recent statement about anti-Semitism
Our letter urging the President of Case Western Reserve University to reconsider its recent statement which equates criticism of the State of Israel with anti-Semitism.