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North Carolina State Senator Sophia Chitlik (YouTube screenshot)
September 12, 2025, 6:24 am
Jewish lawmaker who shared stage with Seinfeld decries his ‘Free Palestine’-KKK comparison
Sophia Chitlik, a Democratic North Carolina state senator who interviewed freed Hamas hostage at event where the Jewish comedian appeared, calls his comments ‘horrific’
By Andrew Lapin
Jerry Seinfeld poses for a portrait to promote the film "Unfrosted" on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New York. (Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
September 11, 2025, 2:48 pm
Seinfeld compares ‘Free Palestine’ movement to Ku Klux Klan, says both antisemites
Jewish comedian, a vocal supporter of Israel and critic of pro-Palestinian activists, appears at Duke University event hosting former hostage Omer Shem Tov
By ToI Staff
Dr. David Hasan (right) performs surgery in the Gaza Strip, January 2024.(Courtesy)
August 17, 2025, 8:14 pm
The American neurosurgeon who seeks to tackle hunger, bring hope in Gaza
Born in Kuwait to a family from the West Bank, David Hasan of Duke U. is determined to expand response to malnutrition in Strip, establish schools with Israel-friendly curriculum
By Omer Sharvit
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl walks to practice during media day at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson )
April 5, 2025, 6:55 pm
Bruce Pearl a vocal leader of trio of Jewish coaches at Final Four
Pearl has been unabashedly pro-Israel since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, and has spoken out for the hostages held by Hamas
By JIM VERTUNO
From top left clockwise: Florida head coach Todd Golden celebrates with his player after defeating Texas Tech on March 29, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez); Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates after beating Michigan State, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP/George Walker IV); Duke head coach Jon Scheyer waves the net after Duke defeated Alabama on March 29, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP/Frank Franklin II); Emanuel Sharp shoots the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers on March 30, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images/AFP)
March 31, 2025, 6:50 pm
Three Jewish coaches lead hoopsters to NCAA tourney’s Final Four
Todd Golden, Bruce Pearl and Jon Scheyer secure championship bids for top March Madness seeds Florida, Auburn and Duke, along with Houston team featuring Israel-born Emanuel Sharp
By Ben Sales
Commencement speaker Jerry Seinfeld laughs on stage during Duke University's graduation ceremony, May 12, 2024, in Durham, North Carolina. (Bill Snead/Duke University via AP)
May 12, 2024, 11:53 pm
About 30 students stage walkout at Duke commencement over Seinfeld speech
Jewish comedian, who visited Israel in solidarity following October 7, receives honorary degree at graduation event attended by some 7,000 people
By Agencies and ToI Staff
The campus of Duke University, on May 14, 2011. (Wikimedia Commons)
February 26, 2022, 3:14 pm
After outcry, Duke University student government recognizes campus Zionist group
Students Supporting Israel approved with some abstentions but no opposition; last year, student body president had vetoed its request for recognition
By Andrew Lapin
Pedestrians walking in the campus of Duke University on May 14, 2011 (Wikimedia Commons via JTA)
December 22, 2021, 7:51 am
US watchdog demands action as Duke University pro-Israel group denied recognition
Brandeis Center urges school administration to overturn student government veto, arguing that ‘potentially hostile’ social media post that was used as pretext is in fact harmless
By Ron Kampeas
Prof. Dan Ariely (Channel 12 screenshot)
September 4, 2021, 11:29 am
Behavioral researcher says he ‘undoubtedly made a mistake’ in false data scandal
Dan Ariely insists his actions were innocent, defends other controversial moves, believes his reputation will recover
By ToI Staff
Duke University Professor Dan Ariely headed the Dishonesty Project, which scientifically proved that yes, we all lie. (Courtesy)
August 22, 2021, 11:41 am
Claims swirl around academic Ariely after honesty study found to be dishonest
Landmark research adopted by governments and insurance companies is found to be based on falsified data; Israeli-American researcher denies knowing the information was faked
By ToI Staff
Jon Scheyer looks on during a Duke game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2018. (Lance King/Getty Images via JTA)
June 5, 2021, 8:25 am
Jon Scheyer to replace Mike Krzyzewski as Duke basketball coach
University’s former Jewish star player, who also played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, to replace legendary coach
By Rob Charry
In this photo from April 10, 2019, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies before the House Education and Labor Committee at a hearing on 'Examining the Policies and Priorities of the US Department of Education' on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
September 21, 2019, 11:05 am
Feds threaten to ax funds to Duke, UNC over alleged bias in Middle East studies
Education Department warning to the universities comes after North Carolina lawmaker complained they cosponsored event with ‘severe anti-Israeli bias and anti-Semitic rhetoric’
By Collin Binkley
US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks during a student town hall at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, September 17, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP)
July 16, 2019, 10:22 am
Betsy DeVos: Efforts to boycott Israel are a ‘pernicious threat’ in colleges
US education secretary says BDS movement claims it is concerned with human rights, but really ‘stands for anti-Semitism’
By AP
Illustrative: the campus at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, April 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
June 20, 2019, 5:45 pm
North Carolina universities to be probed over ‘anti-Israel’ Gaza conference
Objections include ‘hate speech’ during satirical performance by Arab Israeli rapper, and ‘minimizing of Hamas’s role in perpetuating the crisis’
By JTA and ToI Staff
Visitors explore the Duke University campus during Blue Devil Days Monday, April 24, 2006 in Durham, North Carolina (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
November 20, 2018, 3:37 am
Swastika defaces mural at Duke memorializing Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
University president condemns the vandalism, says security will be increased at Jewish center; school newspaper says 3 Nazi symbols have been found on campus in recent weeks
By JTA
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