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Chicago professor suspended for mentioning Palestinians in assignment

Published Friday, June 5, 2026 · Updated June 5

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Savneet Talwar, a professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), was suspended and placed under investigation. This action followed a student complaint regarding an assigned case study that included a mention of violence against Palestinians, raising concerns about academic freedom on US college campuses.

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  • Savneet Talwar, a professor at SAIC, was suspended from teaching and placed under investigation after a student complained about an assigned case study that mentioned violence against Palestinians.

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  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The Guardian reported on the suspension of Savneet Talwar, a professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, following a student complaint about an assignment mentioning violence against Palestinians. The article also highlighted broader concerns about academic freedom and political pressure on US college campuses regarding discussions of Palestine.

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