‘We call it the P-word’: Chicago professor suspended after assignment mentions Palestinians Savneet Talwar, an art therapy professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, was suspended and put under investigation after a student complained about a case study that briefly mentioned violence against Palestinians. The school cited the complaint in the context of previous allegations of antisemitism involving the same student and department. Talwar denies her assignment was discriminatory and plans to file a complaint against the school, arguing her suspension is itself discriminatory.

• Art therapy professor Savneet Talwar at SAIC suspended following a student complaint about a case study.
• The case study included a sentence mentioning violence against Palestinians.
• The student who complained was involved in prior investigations regarding alleged antisemitism.
• Talwar argues the assignment was not discriminatory and her suspension is politically motivated.
• SAIC declined to comment on personnel matters but stated commitment to free exchange of ideas.