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Thousands of Students Stage Walkouts to Protest ICE

Many students plan to participate in Friday's 'National Shutdown', a grassroots protest meant to cause economic disruption and…

News January 29
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Texas Governor Signs Bill to Restrict Expressive Activities on College Campuses

The new legislation, SB 2972, includes limitations on how, when, and where people can demonstrate on Texas college…

News June 23
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University Emergency Management’s Response Role in Civil Unrest

Just like in an active shooter situation, university emergency managers are increasingly asked to take a more active…

Insights June 16
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University of Washington: 30 Pro-Palestine Protesters Arrested for Occupying Building

The pro-Palestine protesters demanded the University of Washington sever financial ties with Boeing, which donated $10 million to…

News May 7
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Department of Education Sends Letters to 60 Universities Under Investigation for Antisemitism

The letter warns the universities of potential enforcement actions if they do not fulfill their obligations to protect…

News March 11
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Bomb Threat Made During Barnard College Pro-Palestine Protest

The group Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine said the bomb threat was “manufactured by Barnard administrators” to…

News March 7
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2 UCLA Pro-Palestine Student Groups Suspended for Vandalizing UC Regent’s Home

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk says the pro-Palestine students left red-colored handprints on the home and surrounded a family…

News February 13
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Houston ISD Parents Hold Student ‘Sick Out’ to Protest State Takeover

Houston ISD parents voiced frustrations over prioritized standardized test scores, district spending, and the district's response to potential…

News February 6
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Trump's order calls on colleges to “monitor for and report activities by alien students and staff.” First Amendment, international students

Trump Executive Order Urges Universities to ‘Monitor,’ ‘Report’ Protesters on Student Visas

The new order, titled “Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism,” calls on universities to “monitor for and report activities…

News February 5