New York University has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by three Jewish students last November. The students alleged they had experienced “pervasive acts of hatred, discrimination, harassment, and intimidation” during the Israel-Hamas war.
NYU and the plaintiffs’ legal team announced the settlement on Tuesday. The agreement includes undisclosed financial terms and a commitment from NYU to revise its antisemitism language in its Guidance and Expectations for Student Conduct.
NYU officials also stated they will enhance academic resources for Judaic studies and the study of antisemitism, as well as strengthen the university’s partnership with Tel Aviv University.
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“We are dedicated to persisting in our efforts to combat discrimination, including antisemitism, and this settlement in the lawsuit is a further advancement in this direction,” stated NYU President Linda G. Mills.
In the lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, the students claimed that antisemitism had been an ongoing issue at NYU and had escalated following Hamas’ attack on Israel in October. They alleged that their reports of antisemitic threats and intimidation had been disregarded or downplayed by NYU administrators.
Marc Kasowitz, the plaintiffs’ attorney, commended NYU for taking a proactive stance in addressing antisemitism on campus. He urged other universities to follow suit promptly.