After the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to Arizona State University notifying the university it is investigating a complaint of antisemitism, ASU Jewish students and leaders are standing by the college.
ASU is among 60 universities across the nation that were warned of potential enforcement actions if they do not fulfill their obligations to protect Jewish students on campus from antisemitism.
A statement — signed collectively by the ASU Jewish Faculty and Staff Association, ASU Jewish Studies, Hillel at Arizona State University and Chabad at ASU — supports the university.
Debbie Kail is the executive director for Hillel at ASU. She said the groups acted within hours to deliver the statement and ensure students know ASU is safe and welcoming.
"I am really appreciative of how quickly ASU responds when there's concerns, and how committed they are to inclusion, safety and opportunity for all students,” Kail said.
The organizations cite the Anti-Defamation League rating Jewish life on campus as "excellent," and concerns about campus climate and conduct were "low to none."
