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Three NYU professors are asking to be included as additional defendants in a November lawsuit accusing the university of mishandling antisemitic incidents on campus. The faculty say they are concerned that the definition of antisemitism adopted by NYU and outlined in the lawsuit — if taken as law by the court — could stifle academic...

PHILADELPHIA – Prior to filing a motion to dismiss, counsel for the University of Pennsylvania have countered litigation from a group of the school’s professors – a suit which alleged the school’s cooperation with Congressional investigations into anti-Semitic activity on campus is tantamount to a modern form of “McCarthyism” – with an argument that the case lacks legal standing.

A first-year student who was suspended last semester for taking down posters of Israeli hostages is now suing NYU, alleging the disciplinary action did not align with the university’s conduct policies and constituted “excessive sanctions.” The student, Hafiza Khalique, is calling for her suspension to be reversed, arguing NYU’s decision was “arbitrary and capricious.” In...

John Nacion/Getty ImagesA New York University student who was suspended for tearing down pro-Israel posters on campus is suing the school for allegedly unfairly sanctioning her, according to a complaint filed April 5 by the student’s lawyer.The complaint alleges that NYU’s punishment of Hafiza Khalique was “arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with the NYU Student Code,” and that some of the sanctions Khalique received were “excessive” in relat...

She alleges that the university caved to outside pressure and unfairly suspended her for tearing down pro-Israel posters.

A lawyer advising some of the suspended protestors stated that the university is planning to postpone suspended protestors’ Accountability Hearings until all have had their preliminary hearings.

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The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) continues its efforts to assess innovative ways to address corridor needs along the US 30 and US 31 corridors in northern Indiana. The ProPEL US 30 and US 31 study teams released the latest draft reports for community feedback. The Draft Level 2 Screening Reports for US 30 and US 31 include a

The Indiana Department of Transportation has finished the second stage of its studies on U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 in northern Indiana to address Hoosier needs in innovative ways, a