Severin Fowles, Professor of Anthropology and American Studies and Chair of Anthropology at Barnard College (Columbia University), has emerged as a man with no issue shielding radical student agitators who promote antisemitic hate and extremist causes. His willingness to support individuals who engage in violent campus disruptions, spread Hamas propaganda, and physically attack university staff places him among the most dangerous enablers of extremism in academia.

Defending Extremists Who Promote Antisemitic Hate

🔴 Shielding Students Who Distributed Antisemitic Propaganda

• On February 26, 2025, when radical students occupied a campus building in protest of the expulsion, Fowles acted as their mediator, signaling support for their extremist actions rather than standing for campus safety.

🔴 Providing Cover for Campus Takeovers

• Fowles was recorded assuring the disruptive students that the NYPD would not intervene for at least an hour, giving them a green light to continue their unlawful takeover of campus property.
• His message wasn’t about de-escalation—it was about prolonging a dangerous occupation and emboldening agitators who had already engaged in harassment and intimidation.
• During the illegal sit-in, a security guard was allegedly assaulted and hospitalized—yet Fowles’ concern remained not with campus safety but with ensuring extremist students could operate without interference.

Normalizing Extremism & Pro-Hamas Sentiment

📢 Providing Legitimacy to Radical Campus Movements

• The very students Fowles protected have no issue chanting pro-Hamas slogans, glorifying terrorism, and spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories under the guise of activism.
• Rather than condemning their rhetoric, Fowles has inserted himself as a buffer between violent agitators and accountability—effectively endorsing their hateful agenda.
• His actions show a clear pattern of excusing antisemitism and aligning himself with individuals who justify terrorism.

Conclusion

Severin Fowles is not just a passive observer—he is an active enabler of extremism at Barnard College. By shielding students who promote Hamas rhetoric, participate in illegal campus takeovers, and assault university staff, he has aligned himself with the most radical elements of the anti-Jewish hate movement. His actions legitimize dangerous campus groups that thrive on chaos, intimidation, and violence—and his continued presence in academia is a threat to campus safety.