UofM Officials Condemn Faculty Speech Supporting Gaza Activists

UofM officials condemn faculty speech supporting Gaza activists

ANN ARBOR — The administration of the University of Michigan needed only a few hours to demonstrate what critics described as complete deference to pro-Israel pressure at the expense of free speech, after the university president swiftly condemned remarks delivered by a faculty speaker during last Saturday’s spring commencement ceremony for praising students who opposed Israel’s war on Gaza. While delivering his speech at the commencement ceremo…

University of Michigan president attacks Faculty Senate chair for opposing Israel’s war on Gaza

Over 1,500 students, faculty and staff have signed an open letter denouncing U-M President Grasso and defending Professor Peterson. A separate alumni letter with over 750 signatures is also circulating.