
What College Presidents Have Learned
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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University Presidents' Responses to Protests and Anti-Semitism on Campuses
The chapter explores the reactions of university presidents to ongoing investigations and actions related to protests and anti-Semitism, emphasizing the avoidance of addressing faculty involvement and criticisms of perceived capitulation. Dialogues also cover an individual's strategic avoidance during a congressional testimony, leading to calls for his removal and setting a precedent for handling protests by college presidents. The discussion delves into the complexity of personal beliefs, fundraising considerations, and ideological positions in dealing with dissent, controversy, and specific incidents on college campuses.
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