Free Speech

A Michigan Tech professor allegedly called Young Americans for Freedom members “idiots” in class—and was then removed from the class.

Colleges across the country have screened the documentary Israelism, but it caused controversy at the University of Pennsylvania and Hunter College in New York.

Students first pushed universities to divest from companies with ties to Israel in 2002, though none did. The Israel-Hamas war has reignited the movement.

Administrators said they canceled the referenda due to election interference by pro-Palestinian supporters, who argue they used the proper channels to campaign.

Four university presidents discussed the growing challenge of deciding when and whether to weigh in on controversial domestic or international affairs.

Administrators, who cited alleged violations of the policies in acting against the groups, confirm they made the changes unilaterally.

An official said the groups failed to follow university policy in organizing a walkout Thursday. The suspension drew swift criticism from supporters of Palestinians.