Courtney Culler Associate Director for Graduate Student Services | Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
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C. D. McHugh | Aug 20, 2024

Colleges face pressure to maintain neutrality amid student protests

In the wake of widespread student protests across the United States, there is growing concern about potential unrest as students return to campus. Institutions have faced mounting demands from students for official stances on contentious issues, leading to complex challenges as they balance diverse viewpoints and external pressures from donors, politicians, and advocacy groups. The situation has been further complicated by congressional inquiries threatening the financial stability of universities and continuing scrutiny of their handling of campus strife.

NJ Spotlight News, August 20, 2024

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