Michigan State University students set up tent encampments in protest, engage with the university president, who supports free speech and helps them navigate permit processes. The chapter concludes with the protesters dismantling their encampments after declaring victory and transitions to discussing the challenges of colleges divesting from Israel.
Yes, but it’s hard. Inside Higher Ed’s Josh Moody and UC Merced’s Charlie Eaton explain.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King.
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