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UW cancels Hasan Piker lecture, pledges stricter event standards

The University of Washington canceled Hasan Piker's planned lecture in its 2026-27 Speaker Series after a review found the event planning process did not meet university standards, and said it will tighten procedures for university-hosted events to ensure robust dialogue on divisive topics, a move that drew criticism from free-speech advocates including FIRE.