May 08, 2024
Round-up: Campus Chaos Continues Over Israel-Hamas Conflict - May 8
Thirty-three pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested this early morning on The George Washington University campus in the District of Columbia as police moved in to clear an encampment. Police arrested dozens more protesters on the Fashion Institute of Technology campus in Manhattan.
In addition, the Education Department clarifies how exactly colleges and universities can comply with federal civil rights law as campuses continue to see antiwar protests and encampments and Jewish students continue to report harassment and antisemitic incidents. In a Dear Colleague letter released Tuesday, the Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) explained what constitutes a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The guidance letter lays out nine examples of conduct that could raise concerns under Title VI. The guidance is not binding and doesn’t dictate the outcome of an investigation, OCR cautioned. It said the 20-page document is aimed at providing clarity to colleges, universities, students and the broader public. It was the Department’s fourth letter on campus antisemitism in the past year.
University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos explained why he chose to end the campus encampment in Chicago in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal.
Below is a sampling of today’s coverage of the ongoing campus turmoil:
Dear Colleague Letter on Antisemitism
U.S. Department of Education (May 7, 2024)
Education Department Steps Up Efforts to Combat Antisemitism
Inside Higher Ed (May 8, 2024)
Survey Shows College Students Largely Support Pro-Palestinian Protests
Inside Higher Ed (May 8, 2024)
Yes, the Encampment at Your College Could Help Trigger a Federal Investigation
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 7, 2024)
‘Call the Philosophy Department Office and Tell Them I Have Been Arrested’
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 7, 2024)
Gaza Protests Are Coming for Commencement. Here’s How Colleges Are Preparing.
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 7, 2024)
On Campus and in Gaza, Chaos Threatens Biden’s Campaign
The Wall Street Journal (May 8, 2024)
Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Protest Camp and Arrest 33 at DC Campus as Mayor’s Hearing Is Canceled
Associated Press (May 8, 2024)
33 Arrested as D.C. Police Clear George Washington University Encampment
The Washington Post (May 8, 2024)
U-Va. President, Other Leaders Defend Steps That Led to Arrests at Protest
The Washington Post (May 8, 2024)
Conservative Judges Say They Will Boycott Columbia University Students
The Washington Post (May 8, 2024)
Speaker Mike Johnson Says U.S. Universities Are ‘Hostile’ to Jews
The New York Times (May 8, 2024)
U.S.C. Tries to Manage ‘Train Wreck’ of a Graduation
The New York Times (May 8, 2024)
How Parents of College Seniors Are Reacting to Campus Disruptions
The New York Times (May 8, 2024)
Occidental, Protesters Sign Pact: Camp Ends, and College Will Vote on Divesting From Israel
Los Angeles Times (May 8, 2024)
Leader of Hamas-cheering Radical Activist Group Manolo De Los Santos Hauled Away by NYPD at FIT Encampment
New York Post (May 8, 2024)
FIT Anti-Israel Encampment Cleared as NYPD Arrests Dozens of Protesters Who Refused to Leave
New York Post (May 8, 2024)
Masked Anti-Israel GWU Protesters Chant ‘Guillotine’ During Disturbing Demonstration: ‘To the Motherf–King Gallows!’
New York Post (May 8, 2024)
Campus Protests on Gaza Split Democrats, Unite Republicans Amid Fears of Violence
USA Today (May 8, 2024)
Why I Ended the University of Chicago Protest Encampment – Presidential Opinion
The Wall Street Journal (May 8, 2024)
How Colleges Should Handle Campus Protests – Commentary
The Wall Street Journal (May 8, 2024)
Campus Protests: Free Palestine! Free Pizza! – Commentary
The Wall Street Journal (May 8, 2024)
The Crackdown on Campus Protests Has Gone Way Too Far – Commentary
The Washington Post (May 8, 2024)
A Thank-You Note to the Campus Protesters – Commentary
The New York Times (May 8, 2024)
In addition, the Education Department clarifies how exactly colleges and universities can comply with federal civil rights law as campuses continue to see antiwar protests and encampments and Jewish students continue to report harassment and antisemitic incidents. In a Dear Colleague letter released Tuesday, the Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) explained what constitutes a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The guidance letter lays out nine examples of conduct that could raise concerns under Title VI. The guidance is not binding and doesn’t dictate the outcome of an investigation, OCR cautioned. It said the 20-page document is aimed at providing clarity to colleges, universities, students and the broader public. It was the Department’s fourth letter on campus antisemitism in the past year.
University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos explained why he chose to end the campus encampment in Chicago in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal.
Below is a sampling of today’s coverage of the ongoing campus turmoil:
Dear Colleague Letter on Antisemitism
U.S. Department of Education (May 7, 2024)
Education Department Steps Up Efforts to Combat Antisemitism
Inside Higher Ed (May 8, 2024)
Survey Shows College Students Largely Support Pro-Palestinian Protests
Inside Higher Ed (May 8, 2024)
Yes, the Encampment at Your College Could Help Trigger a Federal Investigation
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 7, 2024)
‘Call the Philosophy Department Office and Tell Them I Have Been Arrested’
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 7, 2024)
Gaza Protests Are Coming for Commencement. Here’s How Colleges Are Preparing.
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 7, 2024)
On Campus and in Gaza, Chaos Threatens Biden’s Campaign
The Wall Street Journal (May 8, 2024)
Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Protest Camp and Arrest 33 at DC Campus as Mayor’s Hearing Is Canceled
Associated Press (May 8, 2024)
33 Arrested as D.C. Police Clear George Washington University Encampment
The Washington Post (May 8, 2024)
U-Va. President, Other Leaders Defend Steps That Led to Arrests at Protest
The Washington Post (May 8, 2024)
Conservative Judges Say They Will Boycott Columbia University Students
The Washington Post (May 8, 2024)
Speaker Mike Johnson Says U.S. Universities Are ‘Hostile’ to Jews
The New York Times (May 8, 2024)
U.S.C. Tries to Manage ‘Train Wreck’ of a Graduation
The New York Times (May 8, 2024)
How Parents of College Seniors Are Reacting to Campus Disruptions
The New York Times (May 8, 2024)
Occidental, Protesters Sign Pact: Camp Ends, and College Will Vote on Divesting From Israel
Los Angeles Times (May 8, 2024)
Leader of Hamas-cheering Radical Activist Group Manolo De Los Santos Hauled Away by NYPD at FIT Encampment
New York Post (May 8, 2024)
FIT Anti-Israel Encampment Cleared as NYPD Arrests Dozens of Protesters Who Refused to Leave
New York Post (May 8, 2024)
Masked Anti-Israel GWU Protesters Chant ‘Guillotine’ During Disturbing Demonstration: ‘To the Motherf–King Gallows!’
New York Post (May 8, 2024)
Campus Protests on Gaza Split Democrats, Unite Republicans Amid Fears of Violence
USA Today (May 8, 2024)
Why I Ended the University of Chicago Protest Encampment – Presidential Opinion
The Wall Street Journal (May 8, 2024)
How Colleges Should Handle Campus Protests – Commentary
The Wall Street Journal (May 8, 2024)
Campus Protests: Free Palestine! Free Pizza! – Commentary
The Wall Street Journal (May 8, 2024)
The Crackdown on Campus Protests Has Gone Way Too Far – Commentary
The Washington Post (May 8, 2024)
A Thank-You Note to the Campus Protesters – Commentary
The New York Times (May 8, 2024)