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UC Virtual Conference Centers Free Speech, Civil Rights Amid Ongoing Tensions on College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Last December, Congress questioned the presidents of several high-profile universities about potential antisemitism on their campuses. As recently as April 17 , Congress called on Columbia University President Dr. Nemat Shafik to answer about reports of antisemitism and harassment of pro-Palestinian students.

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Incidents on AU campus prompt look into policy

Inside Higher Ed

” An official of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression wrote a letter to university president Sylvia M. ” FIRE’s February letter to Burwell was the third time FIRE wrote to the university in less than a year about what the organization considers free speech violations by the administration.

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AAUP Report on Political Interference in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 185 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Henry “Hank” Reichman

The Change Leader, Inc.

Investigative Insights: A Deep Dive into the Crisis In preparing this report, over 65 interviews were conducted with various stakeholders, including faculty, students, alumni, and former university presidents. These changes speak to the human cost of political interference, affecting the very heart of educational institutions.

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Education's future: A choice between complicity and resistance

Campus Sonar

They are also seeking to eliminate the Department of Education through extreme reductions in force among other measures. Americans support the Department of Education and oppose Presidential overreach Higher education learners past, present, and future are under attack from the current administration.