YU Stands Together with Israel
President Berman with Dafna Linzer, Editorial Director and Executive Vice President, U.S. News & World Report (left) and Mildred García, Chancellor, California State University (center)
President Berman Advocates for Moral Leadership in Higher Education On Dec. 11, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University , held a meeting with U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Their discussion focused on the importance of students reporting incidents of religious-based intimidation and hate crimes on college campuses. Proactive reporting such as this plays a crucial role in establishing metrics for universities to identify and combat antisemitism effectively and aligns with the mandates of the 1990 Clery Act. Following the meeting, President Berman’s comments were featured on social media through an Instagram post by Jewish activist Lizzy Savetsky, which garnered more than 298,000 video views. READ MORE On Dec. 12, President Berman took part in the U.S. News & World Report Breakfast Forum on Leadership in Higher Education. Notable participants included Mildred García, Chancellor of California State University; John B. King Jr., Chancellor of the State University of New York; Jonathan Koppell, President of Montclair State University; and James Kvaal, Undersecretary of Education at the U.S. Department of Education. The discussion delved into current chal- lenges facing college and university leaders, including the imperative to teach students civil debate. In his remarks, President Berman underscored the urgent need for clear moral leadership on campuses nationwide. READ MORE
President Berman with U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online