Headline News

Cardona Condemns ‘Abhorrent’ Incidents of Antisemitism as Biden Administration Ramps Up Response to Campus Protests

The Biden administration is ramping up its direct response to the college protests over the Israel-Hamas war, with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sending a letter Friday to college and university presidents condemning “abhorrent” incidents of antisemitism on campus and highlighting available resources. Cardona’s letter, sent via email, comes one day after President Joe Biden addressed the issue for the first time on camera Thursday, offering law-and-order-centric remarks at the White House that stressed the need to peacefully protest without causing chaos. The president had been criticized for not addressing the nation sooner, leaving his administration’s positioning on the issue to come through written statements and spokespeople.
Read Full Article

More news from NAICU

  • Pell Grant Changes Could Raise College Cost for Virginia Students
  • Business Leaders Call Trump Attacks on Universities a Competitive Threat
  • Our Economy Runs On College Jobs, And It Will Need More In The Future - Opinion Piece
  • Federal Aid Sent Me and My 11 Siblings to College. Slashing the Pell Grant Steals That Chance From Students Today. - Commentary
  • College Enrollment Continues to Climb, Nearing Recovery
  • Former Trump official, university leaders caution senators against limiting Pell
  • Back to Article Overview