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Cornell University President Martha Pollack has announced her resignation after seven years following months of anti-Semitic demonstrations on campus.
She said that her decision to leave had nothing to do with the polarizing political climate on campus or claims that she inadequately handled anti-Semitic demonstrations on campus.
'I understand that there will be lots of speculation about my decision, so let me be as clear as I can: This decision is mine and mine alone,' she wrote in a university-wide email.
'After seven fruitful and gratifying years as Cornell's president — and after a career in research and academia spanning five decades — I'm ready for a new chapter in my life.'
Pollack, whose last day in office will be June 30, is now the fourth Ivy League president to step down in six months, joining the ranks of former Harvard President Claudine Gay and former UPenn President Liz Magill - both of whom were ousted in part for their inadequate responses to campus anti-Semitism post-October 7.
Cornell University President Martha Pollack has announced her resignation after seven years following months of anti-Semitic demonstrations on campus
Pollack said that her decision to leave had nothing to do with the polarizing political climate or claims that she inadequately handled the anti-Semitic demonstrations on campus
Major donor Jon Lindseth asked the university to reevaluate its 'misguided commitment' to DEI, arguing it has led to the 'disgrace' of the Ivy League institution
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