University Leaders Face Scrutiny Over Donations, Protests, and Antisemitism

During a House hearing, Rep. Burgess Owens questioned Northwestern University President Michael Schill about the university's substantial donations from Qatar, a nation known for harboring Hamas leaders. Owens criticized the university's partnership with Al Jazeera and its handling of campus antisemitism. Schill defended the university's actions but faced scrutiny from other lawmakers, including Rep. Elise Stefanik, who highlighted antisemitic incidents on campus and the university's low rating from the Anti-Defamation League. The hearing is part of a broader investigation into antisemitism and foreign influence in U.S. universities.