University of Toronto dentistry dean to step down after antisemitic imagery investigation

The University of Toronto says its dean of dentistry will be stepping down immediately, following an investigation into his use of antisemitic imagery in February.

Trevor Young, the university’s vice-president and provost, says Anil Kishen voluntarily resigned as dean of the Faculty of Dentistry.

The investigation found that Kishen did not intend to promote antisemitism and had limited knowledge of the images’ history.

Young says Kishen has committed to learning more about antisemitism and has already undergone training.

Kishen will remain at the university as a tenured faculty member and will return to his full duties in the 2027-28 academic year.

The university says acting dean Laura Tam will continue in her role as they look for a new dean.

Investigation findings

The university investigated Kishen’s use of antisemitic imagery in course material in February. The investigation concluded that he did not intend to promote antisemitism and had limited knowledge of the images’ history.

Leadership transition

Anil Kishen voluntarily resigned as dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, according to Trevor Young, the university’s vice-president and provost. The resignation takes effect immediately.

Kishen will remain at the university as a tenured faculty member and will return to his full duties in the 2027-28 academic year.

Acting dean Laura Tam will continue in her role while the university searches for a new dean.

Why it matters

The resignation follows an investigation into antisemitic imagery in course material at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry. The dean is stepping down immediately while remaining a tenured faculty member, and an acting dean will lead the faculty during the search for a replacement.

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Sources

• globalnews.ca: U of T’s dentistry dean to step down following antisemitic images in course material | Globalnews.ca
• thestar.com: U of T's dentistry dean to step down following antisemitic images in course material
• thespec.com: U of T's dentistry dean to step down following antisemitic images in course material

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