Connecticut College appoints interim president facing multiple allegations in relation to antisemitism

Connecticut College has appointed an interim President facing multiple allegations in relation to antisemitism.

Leslie Wong is set to become the College’s interim President beginning 1st July until a permanent hire is appointed.

Jewish students at the College expressed their concern at the announcement, however, as during Mr Wong’s previous role as President of San Francisco State University, he was accused of having failed to address concerns over antisemitism at that institution, notwithstanding the pleas of Jewish students.

Connecticut College students were especially outraged at this decision in view of Mr Wong’s appointment in place of outgoing President Katherine Bergeron, who resigned following protests by students against her appearance at a golf club with an allegedly antisemitic history.

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