In a matter of hours, Northwestern University President Michael Schill will report to Capitol Hill. He’s been called to testify about antisemitism in the wake of pro-Palestinian encampments that have taken hold on college campuses across the nation.Along with Schill, the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce has summoned Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway and UCLA Chancellor Gene Block.
"In recent weeks, as students protesting the Israel-Hamas war posted up on campuses across the nation, officials at some universities called in the police to dismantle encampments, while others – like Schill – met at the bargaining table.Demonstrators had been urging Northwestern to disclose and divest from partnerships that support Israel.
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