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Tag: Vanderbilt University

0 Education Antisemitism

Longtime higher ed leader Gordon Gee says fear, not free speech, is ruling America’s campuses

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 3 Nov

Gordon Gee, a veteran in academic leadership, addresses the pervasive climate of fear overshadowing free speech on American campuses.

0 Communities Education

Vanderbilt, WashU leaders pitch Jewish students on a winning post-Oct. 7 strategy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 7 Jul

In a recent initiative following the events of October 7, leaders from Vanderbilt University and Washington University have engaged Jewish students in discussions to develop strategies for navigating the post-event landscape.

0 Education Politics

Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It

Sapir · 3 Apr

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier of Vanderbilt University elaborates on his vision of nurturing a campus atmosphere steeped in free speech and reasonable debate, amid a growing loss of confidence in higher education.

0 Education Jewish Law

Diary of a Liberal Jew on a College Hunt

Gabrielle Siegel in Hadassah · 4 Mar

The author, a high school senior named Gabrielle Siegel, writes about her journey exploring colleges as a proud liberal Reform Jew interested in aerospace engineering.

0 Education Politics

Encouraging Debate, Not Settling It

Sapir · 1 Nov 2024

Daniel Diermeier, Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, discusses his commitment to fostering a campus culture rooted in inquiry and reason, amid growing disenchantment with higher education in the U.S. Diermeier emphasizes the importance of free speech, institutional neutrality, and reasoned debate to counteract perceived ideological drift in universities, particularly in light of political tensions and calls for universities to take a stand on controversial issues.