Vimal Patel

Vimal Patel is a reporter for The New York Times, focusing on higher education and campus culture, particularly concerning free expression and contentious topics such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Prior to joining The Times in 2021 as a breaking news reporter, Patel began his journalism career in 2008 at the Bryan-College Station Eagle in Texas. He then worked for The Chronicle of Higher Education, covering campus speech, doctoral education, graduate-student labor relations and student success. Patel is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and can be reached at vimal.patel@nytimes.com.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/vimal-patel

84%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • Biases found in the reporting include criticism from both student activists and conservatives/Jewish advocacy groups regarding agreements made by universities with protesters.
  • The college's statement is being reviewed by negotiators and a faculty representative before its release, suggesting a potential for influence.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Conflicts of interest found include university presidents being criticized for promising protesters an academic boycott of Israel and the UWM Foundation agreeing to meet with student representatives.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found include the University of California, Berkeley agreeing to both cease-fire support and reviewing investments in response to calls.
  • Several universities have struck agreements with protesters over the past few weeks that effectively conceded to some of their demands.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Deception found includes the fact that agreements made by universities have come under criticism from various parties for not extracting enough concessions or rewarding disruptive behavior.
  • One university president faced trouble with his bosses after promising an academic boycott of Israel.

Recent Articles

Dartmouth College President's Swift Action Leads to Protests, Arrests, and Injuries

Dartmouth College President's Swift Action Leads to Protests, Arrests, and Injuries

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 On May 1, 2024, Dartmouth College President Sian Leah Beilock authorized the removal of a student protest encampment, resulting in injuries to a professor, arrests of student journalists, and a bystander's fractured shoulder. Beilock faced criticism from students and faculty following the contentious police intervention.
Student Activism and University-Defense Industry Ties: The Complex Issue of Divesting from Israel and Defense Contractors at UC Berkeley and Beyond

Student Activism and University-Defense Industry Ties: The Complex Issue of Divesting from Israel and Defense Contractors at UC Berkeley and Beyond

Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 Student protests against the Israel-Hamas conflict have led to calls for university divestment from Israel and related companies, but the process is complex due to potential financial implications and historical ties between academia and defense industries. At institutions like UC Berkeley, Rutgers, and Brown University, students are pushing for ceasefires, scholarships for Palestinian students, and divestment votes. However, universities are hesitant due to potential lower returns on endowment funds that could impact tuition assistance and operations.