House Education Chairwoman Rep. Virginia Foxx Calls on University Presidents to Testify on Antisemitism
House Education Chairwoman Rep. Virginia Foxx has taken a stand against campus antisemitism by calling for the presidents of Yale University, UCLA, and the University of Michigan to testify before Congress. The hearing is scheduled for May 23rd, with Foxx emphasizing the importance of addressing antisemitism on college campuses.
This will be the third hearing held by the committee, following previous hearings that focused on similar issues. Foxx expressed concern over recent demonstrations and incidents at universities across the country, stating that actions have consequences and that the universities involved will face a “healthy dose of reality.”
While the hearing is scheduled, it remains unclear if the university presidents will agree to appear. Representatives from Yale, UCLA, and the University of Michigan were not immediately available for comment on the matter.
In related news, Yale University recently announced that protesters have left their encampment on campus after the university threatened suspensions and arrests. This comes amid escalating unrest on college campuses, with Columbia University President Minouche Shafik testifying before Foxx’s committee earlier this month.
The first hearing on antisemitism was held in December, leading to fallout including resignations and a plagiarism scandal at universities like Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Foxx’s efforts to address this important issue highlight the ongoing struggle to combat antisemitism on college campuses.
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