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Cooper Union Takes Action Against Antisemitism After Lawsuit

1/8/2026

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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art will implement measures to combat antisemitism and harassment on campus after a lawsuit by 10 Jewish students.
The lawsuit claimed Cooper Union violated Title VI by failing to protect students during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
As part of the settlement, Cooper Union will appoint a Title VI coordinator and train staff and students on discrimination policies.
The college will prohibit masks at demonstrations.
Cooper Union will provide compensation to the students, and the case reflects a broader trend of campus antisemitism lawsuits after the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art will implement measures to combat antisemitism and harassment on campus after a lawsuit by 10 Jewish students.
The lawsuit claimed Cooper Union violated Title VI by failing to protect students during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
As part of the settlement, Cooper Union will appoint a Title VI coordinator and train staff and students on discrimination policies.
The college will prohibit masks at demonstrations.
Cooper Union will provide compensation to the students, and the case reflects a broader trend of campus antisemitism lawsuits after the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.