During Harvard University's commencement ceremony, a mass walkout took place as hundreds of individuals, including graduates, protested the school's decision to bar 13 students from participating due to their pro-Palestinian activism. This demonstration occurred amidst ongoing scrutiny of university presidents' responses to campus anti-Semitism and pro-Palestinian protests.
University leaders from Northwestern, UCLA, and Rutgers faced questioning from lawmakers regarding their handling of these sensitive issues. Some House Republicans criticized these leaders for allegedly failing to adequately protect Jewish students on their campuses, while Democrats accused GOP lawmakers of politicizing the situation.
The escalating tensions surrounding these events have drawn attention away from the significant financial burden of attending these prestigious institutions. The cost of education is a pressing concern that deserves more focus than the divisive debates over equity and activism.
