Clashes Over Israel-Hamas War Shatter Sense of Safety on US College Campuses

On college campuses, long-simmering tensions are erupting in violence and shattering the sense of safety that makes colleges hubs of free discourse.

Biden Admin Says Colleges Must Fight ‘Alarming Rise’ in Antisemitism, Islamophobia

In a Tuesday letter, the Education Department said there’s “renewed urgency” to fight discrimination against students during the Israel-Hamas war.

Wisconsin Assembly to Pass GOP Bill Banning University Aid Based on Race and Diversity

The financial aid proposal comes months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that universities cannot consider race in the admissions process.

Antisemitism Policies at New York’s Public City Colleges Will Be Reviewed, Governor Says

Some activists voiced concern that the review could chill legitimate free speech rights and make people hesitant to express political opinions.

Wisconsin Republicans Back Bill Outlawing University Aid Based On Race and Diversity

The proposal comes months after the Supreme Court ruled that universities cannot consider race in the admissions process.

Florida Orders State Universities to Disband Pro-Palestinian Student Group

Chancellor Ray Rodrigues wrote to university presidents Tuesday at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ urging, saying the student group is illegally backing Hamas militants.

Israel-Hamas War Sparks Tension, Anguish on US College Campuses

America’s colleges aspire to be places where ideas meet and common ground emerges. As the death toll rises in the Israel-Hamas war, they have become seats of anguish.

DeSantis Didn’t Violate Court Order Blocking ‘Stop WOKE’ Act, Federal Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled Jan. 12 that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration did not violate an order blocking the academic provision of the “Stop WOKE” Act, which restricts race-based discussions in higher education classrooms.