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UChicago Withholds Diplomas from Seniors Over Pro-Palestine Protests
education1 year ago

UChicago Withholds Diplomas from Seniors Over Pro-Palestine Protests

Four University of Chicago seniors may be denied their diplomas due to their participation in pro-Palestinian protests, with university officials citing "disruptive conduct" but not specifying the exact violations. The students, who plan to walk in the commencement ceremonies, criticize the lack of transparency in the disciplinary process. Faculty and local officials have expressed support for the students, urging the university to issue their diplomas. The situation has drawn attention to broader issues of academic freedom and the university's stance on political activism.

Controversial UChicago Course Ignites Free Speech and Cyberbullying Debate
education2 years ago

Controversial UChicago Course Ignites Free Speech and Cyberbullying Debate

A debate over free speech and cyberbullying has erupted at the University of Chicago after a conservative student activist tweeted the photo and email address of a lecturer teaching a course titled "The Problem of Whiteness." The lecturer received hate mail and filed complaints against the student, but the university dismissed the claims, citing its commitment to academic freedom. The incident has raised questions about how to address online threats and harassment in the context of campus controversies, and whether the university's free speech principles adequately address the changing digital landscape. Critics argue that the student's actions were intended to intimidate and harass, while supporters of academic freedom caution against overregulation that could infringe on First Amendment rights.