Rutgers University officials are applying pressure on the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter at the school to organize elections for new leaders. This follows the resignation of vice president Megyn Doyle, who had spearheaded a petition aimed at removing professor Mark Bray, known for his support of Antifa, as revealed in emails received by Fox News Digital.
In a recent email, Neera Patel, the executive director for student centers and activities, reminded the TPUSA chapter about an earlier request to conduct elections. “I’m still waiting for a response regarding the next steps,” she noted, urging the group to proceed with finding replacements for the vice president and treasurer roles as mandated by university guidelines. She specified that elections need to be completed by November 19 and mentioned that candidates must fulfill certain criteria.
The university requirements state that officers must be full-time undergraduate students at the New Brunswick campus and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Also, first-semester students are ineligible for these positions.
An earlier email from Karima Woodyard, who oversees student engagement and leadership, indicated that both Doyle and Eva Kwan, the outreach coordinator for TPUSA, should be removed from their roles. Woodyard contended that this was necessary because Doyle attends the Newark campus and Kwan is a graduate student, rendering them ineligible for executive positions within the undergraduate-focused organization.
Doyle, leading the petition for Bray’s removal due to his pro-Antifa comments, has spoken about the situation. “This decision by Ms. Woodyard is a way to sidestep accountability,” she remarked, questioning the sudden scrutiny of their student status after functioning in their roles since the semester began. She pointed out what she believes is inconsistency in university policies amid ongoing controversies.
Bray, who is currently teaching remotely from Spain, has had to relocate due to security issues, including receiving death threats. He is known for his book, “Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook,” which has drawn attention for advocating militant anti-fascism. Part of his proceeds are directed to the International Anti-Fascist Defense Fund, helping provide support to antifascists globally.
Kwan expressed her dissatisfaction over what she views as a targeting of their chapter, suggesting a need for clarity regarding the motives behind the investigation into their statuses. “We weren’t informed about any issues during our onboarding,” she pointed out.
Rutgers has confirmed that the TPUSA is a recognized student organization but highlighted that the two individuals in question were not registered correctly and did not meet the eligibility requirements for holding office. The university is currently assessing these matters and is in contact with the TPUSA to resolve compliance issues.
Patel later clarified there is no formal investigation into the TPUSA chapter and that the outreach was merely a follow-up on the eligibility of their officers.
