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    It’s almost like all of these elite universities are beholden to their wealthy alumni.

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      Agree but didn’t realize NYU was considered “elite” as a state school. In fact was a bit surprised seeing this headline in the first place, as SUNY and CUNY tend to fly below the radar (i.e., wouldn’t usually need to take a stance on a divisive issue) but you’re right that it’s likely pressure from wealthy alumni. (apparently not a suny school at all! I’ve been giving it too much credit all this time. Just another private school.)

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      major donors are jewish, and with ties to Israel or other rich celebreties, hint seindfeld and his wife.

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        Wasn’t Seinfeld a Queens College CUNY alumnus? I guess there’s no reason they wouldn’t donate to NYU as well, just didn’t know there was a connection there.

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          he recently talked at darthmouth, i believed he had a fan in the admin who let him speak there, also his kids go there. he called people woke for not laughing at his “jokes”