Eric Posner, originally from Jerusalem, Israel, is a Columbia University undergraduate who majored in Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures (MEALAC). Prior to attending Columbia, he served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). During his time at the university around 2004-2005, Posner became involved in campus controversies surrounding allegations of antisemitism and faculty intimidation, as documented in the film 'Columbia Unbecoming.' He organized and participated in student testimonies defending MEALAC professors, including Joseph Massad and Rashid Khalidi, against claims of anti-Israel bias and harassment of Jewish students. These events arose from a broader university investigation into faculty conduct amid tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Posner and other students argued that the accusations were exaggerated or unfounded, emphasizing academic freedom and the context of classroom discussions. Columbia's special committee report in 2006 found some evidence of inappropriate faculty behavior but did not recommend dismissal, partially vindicating defenders like Posner. Limited public information exists on Posner's post-Columbia activities, with no verified records of subsequent professional roles, publications, or further activism; he remains a minor figure primarily noted in coverage of the Columbia controversies by outlets such as The New York Sun and academic freedom reports.