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U of T’s Dean of Dentistry on leave pending investigation into racist images used in lecture
Anil Kishen is on leave as University of Toronto investigates antisemitic images in his lectures; Jewish groups demand accountability amid rising campus antisemitism.
- On Feb. 27, 2026, the University of Toronto says its dean of dentistry is on leave as it investigates images said to have antisemitic and discriminatory meanings.
- Sharing of the contested lecture images by B'nai Brith Canada prompted the university to demand accountability and U of T to place Kishen on leave, with him committed to participating fully in the probe.
- Following the posts, Young wrote that Kishen will participate fully in the investigation and has committed to exercising greater diligence in reviewing course materials, Young said.
- Advocacy groups emphasized that students deserve safe learning environments, while Toronto councillor Mike Colle called for further investigation of antisemitic images in U of T's lecture.
- Jewish students have reported rising antisemitism on campus, and Anil Kishen, who assumed the role on July 1, 2025, for a five-year term, faces an investigation after racist images in a lecture.
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U of T’s Dean of Dentistry on leave pending investigation into racist images used in lecture
The dean of U of T’s Faculty of Dentistry, Anil Kishen, is on leave and the university says it has launched an investigation after racist images were used in one of his recent lectures.
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U of T dean of dentistry on leave over antisemitic images in course materials: school – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — The University of Toronto says its dean of dentistry is on leave as the school investigates the use of images with “antisemitic and discriminatory meanings” in his course materials. The university’s vice-president and provost, Trevor Young, says dean Anil Kishen will participate “fully” in the investigation. Jewish advocacy organization B’nai Brith Canada shared on social media images of what it said were Kishen’s course materials, inc…
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