Pro-Palestinian Faculty Sue To Stop Penn From Giving Wide Swath of Files to Congress
Some faculty fear the school is poised to send files, emails, student records and other material to Congress, putting both their safety and academic freedom at risk.
Tension Between Free Speech and Inclusivity on College Campuses Simmers
On college campuses, a newer version of free speech is emerging as young generations redraw the line where expression crosses into harm.
Harvard President Resigns Amid Plagiarism Claims, Antisemitism Testimony Backlash
Following the congressional hearing, Gay’s academic career came under intense scrutiny by conservative activists who unearthed instances of alleged plagiarism.
UPenn President, Board Chair Resign as Antisemitism Testimony Draws Backlash
Calls for Liz Magill’s firing exploded after testimony last week in a U.S. House committee on antisemitism on college campuses, where she appeared with the presidents of Harvard University and MIT.
Harvard President Apologizes for Remarks on Antisemitism As Pressure Mounts
She said she got caught up in a heated exchange at the House committee hearing and failed to properly denounce threats of violence against Jewish students.
Ivy League Presidents Reckon With Swift Backlash to Remarks on Campus Antisemitism
The blowback centered on a line of questioning from Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., who repeatedly asked whether “calling for the genocide of Jews” would violate codes of conduct.
Harvard, MIT, Penn Presidents Defend Actions in Combatting Antisemitism on Campus
In testimony before a House committee, the university leaders said there was a fine line between protecting free speech and allowing protests, while also combatting antisemitism.