""By initially dismissing Professor Finkelstein from the faculty solely because of one anti-Zionist repost on Instagram and without seeking to demonstrate a lack of professional unfitness, the Muhlenberg administration violated Professor Finkelstein's academic freedom of extramural speech.""
""This case represents the first instance that major academic freedom advocacy groups have documented regarding a tenured faculty member being fired for pro-Palestinian or pro-Israel statements, highlighting a concerning trend in academia.""
A recent AAUP investigative report determined that Muhlenberg College violated the academic freedom of tenured associate professor Maura Finkelstein, who claimed she was terminated for her pro-Palestinian views expressed on social media. Her case has raised significant concerns regarding academic freedom, as it's reportedly the first documented case of such termination based on pro-Palestinian or pro-Israel statements. The report also highlighted a faculty committee's recommendation against her firing, yet administration pursued the dismissal, leading to discussions over the implications for free speech in academia.
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