The resignation of former University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has ignited a wave of celebration and a demand for accountability at other prestigious universities. Magill's departure, seen by many as a response to her failure to condemn antisemitism on campus, has prompted calls for the resignations of Harvard University President Claudine Gay and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) President Sally Kornbluth.

The announcement of Magill's resignation was hailed as a starting point in holding university presidents accountable for the lack of condemnation towards student calls for the genocide of Jews. The resignation sparked a social media response, with New York Rep. Elise Stefanik posting on X, "One down. Two to go," urging the presidents of Harvard and MIT to follow suit.

Stefanik gained attention for her direct question to Magill during a congressional hearing, where she asked whether "calling for the genocide of Jews" would violate the university's code of conduct. Magill infamously replied, "it is a context-dependent decision."

Stefanik expressed that Magill's resignation is just the beginning of addressing the pervasive issue of antisemitism within higher education institutions. She warned Harvard and MIT of a forthcoming comprehensive congressional investigation into their perpetration of antisemitism across various aspects of their organizations.

StopAntisemitism, an advocacy organization, also celebrated Magill's resignation, blaming her for allowing UPenn to descend into a "chaotic cesspool of Jew hatred." The organization expressed hope for Harvard's President Gay to be the next to step down.

Billionaire Bill Ackman, who has called for the resignations of Magill, Gay, and Kornbluth, praised Magill's departure, stating that "morality has spoken." He previously claimed that there is hope for UPenn if Magill resigns.

Liyam Chitayat, an Israeli PhD student at MIT, delivered an impassioned speech addressing President Kornbluth during the congressional hearing. Chitayat highlighted several disturbing incidents of antisemitism that Jewish students at MIT have experienced. Chitayat's speech has further intensified the demand for action at MIT.

While some view Magill's resignation and the push for other presidents to step down as necessary measures against antisemitism, others claim it is a form of censorship against pro-Palestine protests. Pro-Palestine demonstrations, marked by chants calling for the freedom of Palestine and the elimination of the Jewish state of Israel, have been ongoing on campuses across the US.

Alex Kane, a reporter with "Jewish Currents" magazine, argued that the push for Magill's resignation is not solely about her, emphasizing the broader issue of a McCarthyist atmosphere stifling calls for Palestinian liberation on college campuses.

The resignation of Magill has triggered a shift in leadership at the University of Pennsylvania, with Julie Platt assuming the role of chairman of the board of trustees on an interim basis. Platt, who has been actively working to address antisemitism on campus, expressed her commitment to tackling the rising issues.

As the call for change echoes through the halls of academia, the spotlight now turns towards Harvard and MIT, with Harvard President Gay and MIT President Kornbluth under growing pressure to address concerns of antisemitism on their campuses and restore confidence in their institutions.

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