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Hope Walz Rejects Grad School Over University's Protest Policies

The Minnesota governor's daughter cites institutional failures to support student activism, reflecting a broader debate on free speech and accountability.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 22: (L-R) Gus Walz, Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Hope Walz attend the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22.
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Overview

  • Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, announced she will not attend graduate school due to concerns over how universities handle student protests.
  • Walz criticized institutions for failing to protect students' rights to protest and stated she would not support schools that do not align with her values.
  • Her decision follows recent federal actions, including Columbia University's compliance with stricter protest regulations and mask bans under pressure from the Trump administration.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that 300 foreign students had their visas revoked for participating in pro-Palestinian protests, highlighting escalating tensions between activism and policy enforcement.
  • Walz plans to research other graduate schools that better align with her principles, underscoring her stance on institutional accountability and student rights.