by President Ann Cudd
June 6, 2025
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Portland State University has been made aware of a short video circulating that includes a PSU professor speaking at an independent, non-university event off campus. The individual makes statements, “I am Hamas. We are all Hamas.”
PSU stands unequivocally against antisemitism, terrorism, and hate of any kind, including the statements made in this video. Our university community has been working hard to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all, including our Jewish students, faculty and staff. The statements made in this video are absolutely unacceptable.
PSU is conducting an investigation of this incident and the faculty member involved has been placed on administrative leave.
We have taken a number of steps this year to improve the safety of our campus and protect free speech. For example, we clarified and posted time, place, manner standards for free speech. PSU’s Office of Equity & Compliance (OEC) staff conduct in-person and remote training on a regular basis related to bias response and reporting.
Additionally, we recognize that events like this one indicate the need for additional education, and this term we offered a free, one-credit class on antisemitism that was well received by the more than 100 students who are taking it. We intend to make this course available to more members of our community. We are committed to providing a campus environment free from hate.