"Campus Antisemitism: University Presidents Testify Before Congress"

The presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee about the rise of antisemitism on their campuses, following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. The presidents condemned the increase in antisemitic incidents and pledged to address hate in all forms. The hearing also highlighted the challenge universities face in balancing free speech and student safety. Republican lawmakers questioned the administrators on issues such as ideological diversity and foreign university funding. The hearing also addressed the need for increased funding for civil rights offices in universities to combat all forms of hate.