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Round-up: House Education Committee Conducts Third Hearing on Antisemitism - May 23

The presidents of Northwestern University (IL), Rutgers University (NJ) and UCLA will testify today before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding antisemitism and the recent pro-Palestinian protests on their campuses.
 
This is the third committee hearing on antisemitism featuring testimony by college presidents.  The presidents of the Columbia University (NY), Harvard University (MA), University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have previously appeared before the committee.
 
Below is a selection of news stories previewing today’s hearing:
 
Who Are the Campus Leaders Headed to Capitol Hill?
Inside Higher Ed (May 23, 2024)
 
A Tale of Three Protests
Inside Higher Ed (May 23, 2024)
 
4 Things to Watch for During Thursday’s Antisemitism Hearing
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 23, 2024)
 
Jonathan Holloway on the Hot Seat
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 23, 2024)
 
Northwestern President Michael Schill to Testify Before Congress in Antisemitism Hearing
Chicago Tribune (May 23, 2024)
 
UCLA, Northwestern, Rutgers Leaders Face Scrutiny From Lawmakers
The Washington Post (May 23, 2024)
 
3 More College Leaders to Face Congress Over Antisemitism Claims
The New York Times (May 23, 2024)
 
University Leaders Testify Before House on Campus Protests, Combating Antisemitism: Watch Live
The Hill (May 23, 2024)
 

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