Speaking up about college presidents speaking out
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When the Supreme Court announced its decision overturning Roe v. Wade, college and university presidents faced a familiar dilemma: Should they weigh in on hotly contested public controversies?
We believe they should, but only on issues that have a direct impact on their campus communities and in ways that protect and promote their commitment to critical thinking, active debate, and the pursuit of truth by students, faculty, and staff.
Originally published: July 31, 2022
Author: David Wippman
Position: President
Institution: Hamilton College
Published by: The Hill