The University of Utah recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Ariel University, located in a settlement on Palestinian land, igniting criticism from faculty who were left out of the decision. The agreement allows for faculty and student exchanges but has raised ethical concerns given the location's disputed status under international law. Faculty, including Michael Christopher Low, expressed disappointment over not being consulted, highlighting the fragile nature of academic partnerships amidst ongoing geopolitical conflicts, particularly with Israel's current situation regarding Hamas.
While I cannot speak on behalf of the institution, I disagree with this decision and am deeply disappointed.
As far as I know, the faculty who learned of it learned of it from the press, from The Jerusalem Post, which is probably not ideal.
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