Brian Cohen
Brian Cohen is the director of The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life at Columbia University. He is an advocate for Jewish students and has been vocal in addressing antisemitism on campus. Following the expulsion of two Barnard College students for their disruptive actions during a history course, Cohen praised the decision made by the Barnard administration, emphasizing the importance of upholding a respectful learning environment free from harassment.
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Brian Cohen, the director of the Hillel student organization at Columbia, expressed hope that Mnookin would bring the necessary reputation and understanding to build on a strong foundation.
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Brian Cohen, the board president, is also criticized for his inaction in response to the threats against Bellomo.
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United States· 2025-11-23
Lavine Family Executive Director Brian Cohen said the settlement represents a major step in the right direction for Jewish students at Columbia.
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Brian Cohen, the CEO of the Jewish student organization Hillel Columbia, expressed gratitude to the security personnel who tried to prevent the invasion.
השתלטו על הספרייה באונ' קולומביה עם דגלי פלסטין, כ-80 נעצרוIsrael· 2025-05-08
Brian Cohen, executive director of Columbia and Barnard’s Hillel chapter, welcomed the intervention and expressed hope that it would prompt the university to address antisemitism more seriously.
Columbia University bows to federal pressure, agrees to policy changes amid antisemitism row
India· 2025-03-22Brian Cohen, executive director of the pro-Israel student organization Hillel at Columbia, said in a statement he hoped the announcement would be a wake-up call to Columbia's administration and trustees.
US cancels $400 million in grants, contracts to Columbia University over antisemitism allegations
Tanzania· 2025-03-08
Brian Cohen expressed hope that the funding cut would alert the university administration to take antisemitism seriously.
Trump retira subsídios e contratos da Universidade de Columbia no valor de US$ 400 milhões
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-07Executive Director Brian Cohen said he hoped it would be 'a wake-up call to Columbia’s administration and trustees to take antisemitism and the harassment of Jewish students and faculty seriously.'
Columbia University: Trump administration cancels $400M in grants and contractsUnited States· 2025-03-07Brian Cohen is a spokesperson for the Kraft Center who commented on Bennett's visit.
Columbia University anti-Israel protests erupt during Bennett visitUnited States· 2025-03-05
Jewish community leader Brian Cohen expressed strong disapproval of the protesters' actions.
Watch: Anti-Israel protesters take control over Barnard academic building, assault college employeeIndia· 2025-02-27
Brian Cohen is the director of the Hillel student organization who expressed shock at the students' actions during the protest.
פרו-פלסטינים השתלטו על בניין באוניברסיטת קולומביהIsrael· 2025-02-27
Brian Cohen, the director of The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life praised Rosenbury's actions.
Two NYC college students expelled for disrupting Israeli history courseUnited States· 2025-02-24