“As far as the Rav Gifter reference is concerned, he was speaking about YU actually recognizing a MZ club in the university. The school itself was recognizing the toeva.”
YU takes government money and is therefore subject to government anti-discrimination regs. YU also “recognizes” Christian clubs.
Think about that the next time you complain about how the government refuses to fund yeshivot.
I am sure that Richard Joel would be quite happy to accept your contribution of ten billion dollars; that would enable YU to turn down future government money.