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Five Takeaways From the UCLA, Northwestern, Rutgers Antisemitism Hearing
Republicans sharply criticized Northwestern, but didn’t land any knock-out blows. UCLA avoided tough scrutiny. And this time, Democrats and faculty members went on the offensive.
College Leaders Testify on Capitol Hill
A House committee questioned the presidents of Northwestern and Rutgers universities and the chancellor of UCLA about their responses to campus antisemitism and student protests. Inside Higher Ed’s live coverage of the hearing is here.
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Ultimatums and Deals for Some Remaining Protesters
Student demonstrations may be dwindling, but they haven’t disappeared. Campus leaders continue to respond to the encampments using a range of approaches.
Connecticut Lawmakers Put Final COVID Funds Toward Higher Ed
Governor is expected to sign the bill allowing state institutions to plug budget deficits with dwindling federal aid, a move some see as savvy and others as irresponsible.
Characterizing Pro-Palestinian Protesters as Antisemitic Is a ‘Dangerous Conflation’
Khaled Beydoun, a scholar of the First Amendment and Muslim identity, discusses free speech rights on campus and argues that Islamophobia and antisemitism have shared roots.