Tufts files a declaration in support of Rumeysa Ozturk.

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Reposted by Chris Geidner

Joshua J. Friedman
‪@joshuajfriedman.com‬

NEW: Tufts files a declaration in support of Rümeysa Öztürk: "The University has no information to support the allegations that she was engaged in activities at Tufts that warrant her arrest and detention." https://www.tufts.edu/president/speeches-and-messages/04022025-university-declaration-for-rumeysa-ozturk

4. With her consent, the University can confirm that Ms. Oztürk is a third-year doctoral student in good academic and administrative standing. Her research focuses on how young adults can use social media in positive, prosocial ways and she is described by her faculty as a hard-working student dedicated to her studies and the Tufts community. The University has no information to support the allegations that she was engaged in activities at Tufts that warrant her arrest and detention. The University has seen an outpouring of support for Ms. Öztürk over the last week from Tufts students, faculty and staff. These individuals have described Ms. Öztürk as a valued member of the community, dedicated to her academic pursuits and committed to her colleagues.
ALT
April 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM

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Tufts making Harvard look like the little brother when it comes to moral courage among Boston area institutions of higher learning

‪Joshua J. Friedman‬ ‪@joshuajfriedman.com‬
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NEW: Tufts files a declaration in support of Rümeysa Öztürk: "The University has no information to support the allegations that she was engaged in activities at Tufts that warrant her arrest and detention." www.tufts.edu/president/sp...
4. With her consent, the University can confirm that Ms. Oztürk is a third-year doctoral student in good academic and administrative standing. Her research focuses on how young adults can use social media in positive, prosocial ways and she is described by her faculty as a hard-working student dedicated to her studies and the Tufts community. The University has no information to support the allegations that she was engaged in activities at Tufts that warrant her arrest and detention. The University has seen an outpouring of support for Ms. Öztürk over the last week from Tufts students, faculty and staff. These individuals have described Ms. Öztürk as a valued member of the community, dedicated to her academic pursuits and committed to her colleagues.
ALT
April 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM

https://bsky.app/profile/originalsp.in/post/3llurvbpfhk22

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1. About f'ing time.

What took them so long.