{"id":2074391,"date":"2023-10-20T15:37:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T19:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-upenn-faculty-leaders-denounce-efforts-of-intimidation-as-donors-cut-ties\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T15:39:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T19:39:26","slug":"israel-war-upenn-faculty-leaders-denounce-efforts-of-intimidation-as-donors-cut-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-upenn-faculty-leaders-denounce-efforts-of-intimidation-as-donors-cut-ties\/","title":{"rendered":"UPenn faculty leaders condemn intimidation amid Israel war, donors sever ties."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-war-upenn-faculty-leaders-denounce-efforts-of-intimidation-as-donors-cut-ties%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2074391&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The University of\u200c Pennsylvania\u200d Faculty Senate\u2064 Condemns Efforts to &#8220;Intimidate&#8221; the University<\/h2>\n<p>The leadership of the\u2064 University of Pennsylvania&#8217;s faculty senate\u2063 has taken a strong stance against recent attempts to &#8220;intimidate&#8221; the university. This comes\u2062 as a number of prominent donors,\u200c including former\u200d U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman and \u200bEstee Lauder heir Ron Lauder, have decided to sever ties with the \u200cprestigious \u2062Ivy League school. Their decision follows the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel\u200b that occurred on October 7.<\/p>\n<p>The attacks resulted in the tragic loss\u2062 of over 1,400 lives in Israel, with\u200d at least 4,000 casualties in Israel&#8217;s military response, as reported by\u2064 local authorities. The donors have\u200c accused the university \u2062and its President, Liz Magill, of failing to address \u200dthe issue of antisemitism on campus.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A\u2062 Stand for Academic\u2062 Freedom<\/h3>\n<p>In a powerful statement released \u2063on\u200b Thursday, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-upenn-faculty-leaders-denounce-efforts-of-intimidation-as-donors-cut-ties\/\" title=\"UPenn faculty leaders condemn intimidation amid Israel war, donors sever ties.\">faculty senate tri-chairs \u200dmade<\/a> it clear that they are\u200d committed to upholding free expression and academic freedom. \u200bThey firmly rejected \u2064the idea that institutional donations could influence\u2064 academic discourse.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Let us be\u2062 clear: academic freedom is an essential component of a world-class university and is\u200c not a commodity that can be \u200bbought\u2062 or sold by those who seek\u2062 to use their pocketbooks to shape our mission,&#8221; the statement \u2062read. &#8220;We stand in solidarity with all University of Pennsylvania\u2062 faculty, staff, and students whose research, work,\u2062 or study has been affected by\u200c the recent efforts of\u200d intimidation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The faculty\u2063 leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining academic freedom at the institution, emphasizing that\u2062 it should \u200dremain unaffected by any external\u2062 pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Academic freedom is\u2063 at the heart\u2064 of our educational and research missions, and \u2063we demand that it remain free from\u2062 internal or external \u200bpressure or\u2062 coercion,&#8221; they asserted.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that the University of Pennsylvania&#8217;s faculty senate\u2063 is unwavering in\u200d its commitment to protecting academic freedom and\u200c ensuring that the university remains a place of open and diverse intellectual discourse.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The \u2063Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has Sheldon\u200d Adelson threatened to \u200cwithhold financial support from the University of Pennsylvania? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  Billionaire casino\u2062 magnate Sheldon Adelson, have threatened to withhold their \u2062financial support due to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-south-carolina-school-district-paying-nearly-500k-to-left-leaning-education-company\/\" title=\"South Carolina School District Pays Almost 0k to Left-Leaning Education Firm\">perceived political\u2062 bias<\/a> and lack of commitment to free speech on campus.<\/p>\n<p>In a resolution passed unanimously by the \u2064faculty senate, the leadership expressed \u2064their concerns \u200cabout efforts aimed\u2063 at silencing diverse \u200cvoices and discouraging academic freedom. They emphasized the need for open \u2063dialogue, intellectual exchange, and the respectful consideration\u200b of differing opinions within the university community.<\/p>\n<p>The faculty senate&#8217;s resolution affirmed the importance of maintaining a robust \u200dand inclusive educational environment, where students and\u200c faculty are free to \u200dengage \u200bin honest and \u200bcritical discussions without fear of reprisal\u200d or censorship. \u2064It underscored the university&#8217;s commitment to \u2062intellectual diversity and rigorous academic inquiry that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-who-raped-daughter-10-in-front-of-son-now-moved-to-womens-prison-on-orders-of-obama-appointed-judge\/\" title=\"Man who sexually assaulted his 10-year-old daughter in front of his son relocated to women's prison by judge appointed by Obama.\">challenges prevailing narratives<\/a>\u2063 and fosters the development of critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the concerns raised by the donors, the faculty senate firmly stated that the \u200duniversity&#8217;s commitment to freedom of speech\u2064 and academic freedom remains unwavering. They stressed the significance of supporting an environment where all views can be expressed and debated, regardless of how controversial or unpopular they may be.<\/p>\n<p>The faculty senate\u200c also expressed gratitude for the contributions made by the university&#8217;s donors, acknowledging their support \u200cin advancing the institution&#8217;s mission. However, they made it clear that the\u200b university&#8217;s \u2064decision-making processes cannot be\u200c influenced solely \u2063by the preferences of individual donors. They affirmed that the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of academic principles must\u2063 always take precedence\u2062 in shaping the university&#8217;s educational environment.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the faculty \u2063senate \u200chighlighted the importance of fostering a\u2063 culture of mutual respect and understanding on campus. They encouraged all members \u2063of the university community to engage in respectful and constructive \u200cdialogue, \u2063even when confronted with differing viewpoints or challenging ideas. They \u2062emphasized the need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a> and work towards building a \u200bmore\u2064 inclusive and intellectually vibrant community.<\/p>\n<p>The faculty senate&#8217;s condemnation of efforts to &#8220;intimidate&#8221; the university serves as a reminder of the university&#8217;s \u200dcommitment to its core principles. It \u200creaffirms their dedication to academic freedom, \u200dintellectual diversity,\u200b and\u2064 the exchange of ideas that lie at the heart of higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>As the University of \u2063Pennsylvania faces challenges in an increasingly polarized society, \u2062it is crucial for its leadership and members to stand united in \u2063defending their values and principles. The\u2064 faculty\u2064 senate&#8217;s resolution sends a clear\u200b message that attempts \u2064to stifle academic freedom will not \u200bbe tolerated,\u200d and that\u200c the university community will continue to uphold its commitment to robust intellectual discourse.<\/p>\n<p>By publicly denouncing these efforts to &#8220;intimidate&#8221; the university,\u2064 the faculty senate \u200chopes to ensure that the University of Pennsylvania remains a bastion of open-mindedness,\u200c where free\u2062 speech and the pursuit of knowledge are treasured and \u200drespected by all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Pennsylvania&#8217;s faculty senate denounced attempts to &#8220;intimidate&#8221; the institution as prominent donors, like Jon Huntsman and Ron Lauder, sever financial ties. 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