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Congress Grills College Presidents with an Old Script and New Threats

Last updated: May 7, 2025 5:40 pm
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In a recent House committee hearing, three college presidents issued apologies for not taking stronger action to combat antisemitism on their campuses. Wendy Raymond, the president of Haverford College, expressed regret for letting down Jewish students and vowed to make things right. The hearing, titled “Beyond the Ivies,” focused on universities that received low grades from the Anti-Defamation League for their handling of antisemitism.

During the hearing, tensions ran high as Republican lawmakers threatened to withhold federal funding from uncooperative schools. Democrats accused Republicans of using antisemitism as a political tool while ignoring it within their own party. University leaders faced tough questioning, with some like Dr. Raymond of Haverford evading direct answers about disciplinary actions against students who made inflammatory remarks.

The relationship between higher education and the federal government has become strained, with the Trump administration launching investigations into dozens of universities over allegations of antisemitism. Many schools have implemented stricter rules regarding protests and have taken steps to address antisemitism on their campuses.

Despite these efforts, the hearing was marred by political posturing, with Republicans using the threat of funding cuts to push universities to address their concerns. Democrats, like Representative Suzanne Bonamici, criticized the hearing as a performance and questioned the motives behind the committee’s actions.

David Cole, a former ACLU legal director, compared the committee’s activities to the Communist-hunting of the 1950s, arguing that they were meant to stifle free speech rather than address real issues of discrimination. The Trump administration’s promises of investigations into schools accused of allowing antisemitism to thrive have raised concerns about the government’s interference in academic freedom.

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In a troubling development, the University of Washington announced that a federal task force on antisemitism was launching a review of the university’s federal grants and contracts following a protest that turned violent. This move underscores the growing pressure on universities to address antisemitism and maintain a balance between free speech and campus safety.

Overall, the hearing highlighted the complex challenges facing universities in addressing antisemitism while upholding academic freedom. As schools navigate these issues, it is essential to find a balance that protects both free speech and the safety of all students on campus.

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