New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestinian Studies job listing amid backlash – The Times of India
New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestinian Studies professor job listing amid controversy. (Getty Images) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has intervened in a controversial job listing for a Palestinian Studies professor at Hunter College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. On February 28, 2025, Hochul directed CUNY to immediately remove the advertisement, citing concerns over divisive and polarizing language that could promote antisemitism. The university system complied with her directive, pulling the listing from its website.The decision follows public outcry over the language used in the job description, which was seen as controversial by some political leaders and groups. CUNY expressed strong agreement with the Governor's assessment, stating th...