Nadia Abu El-Haj
Columbia professor in the Anthropology Department and co-director of the Center for Palestine Studies. She is an expert on issues related to Palestine and higher education.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 40min
Higher Ed Under Attack
Nadia Abu El-Haj, a Columbia professor and co-director of the Center for Palestine Studies, dives into the troubling changes at her university following political pressure. She discusses the implications of creating a new campus police force and the adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which could stifle academic freedom. With rising tensions, Abu El-Haj highlights the struggles faced by Palestinian students and advocates for change, calling attention to the urgent need for support and awareness in the academic community.
