Eating Dogs and Other Immigrant Slurs
Americans must demand an end to the despicable rhetoric about immigrants. We are all just a few generations removed from our own immigrant stories, we must lift as we climb and insist that candidates for public office demonstrate respect for the dignity and worth of all people.
All the Childless Ladies
Disparaging women’s life choices should have no place in a presidential campaign. Women have agency — and most important, the right to VOTE. Whatever your choice, VOTE!!
GOATs to the Rescue!
The GOATs Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky remind us of the best of human aspirations, excellence and achievement. Let’s cheer for all the champions!
Commencement 2024: Remarks to the Graduates
A little rain did not dampen the joy of our graduates on commencement day! Read the addresses to the graduates by student speakers, deans and the president.
Freedom for the Thought That We Hate
Universities are places of free speech and thought, but we must not tolerate hate speech or anti-semitism.
End the Gaza Horror. Now!
Gaza is a moral catastrophe. Rhetoric will not stop this war, we must shut off the supply of weapons and increase the supply of food and water to suffering people.
What’s On The Menu?
A controversy about a menu is an important reminder that we must be more thoughtful, intentional and authentic in the ways we observe Black History Month and other “heritage” moments.
DACA on the Docket Once More
Justice for our DACA students and graduates must include protection for their right to work and live full lives in this nation. We join with TheDream.US and the Presidents’ Alliance for Higher Education and Immigration in supporting DACA students.
The Inevitable Destruction of Claudine Gay
Dr. Gay’s resignation as Harvard’s president must not be allowed to stymie the pursuit of racial justice in higher education.
2024: Democracy On the Ballot
Let’s make our 2024 New Year’s Resolution to be actively engaged as citizens and voters in demonstrating the vitality of our Democracy!