Posted 12/8/2023, 7:02:00 PM
MIT Board Backs President After Controversy Over Congressional Testimony Comments
- MIT's governing board released a statement supporting President Kornbluth after backlash to her testimony at a House hearing
- Kornbluth was asked if calling for genocide against Jewish people would constitute harassment at MIT
- Kornbluth said it would require an investigation to determine if it was targeted and pervasive
- Her answer sparked outrage, calls for resignation, and a House investigation into MIT and other universities
- The MIT board statement said Kornbluth has their full support for her leadership, judgment, integrity and ability to unite the community