UCLA Faculty Votes Against Censure and No Confidence in Chancellor

Chancellor Gene Block's handling of pro-Palestinian protests and subsequent violence divides academic senate, with symbolic motions failing to pass.

The Academic Senate's votes were split, with neither censure nor no confidence motions achieving a majority.
A violent attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment by counterprotesters led to significant injuries and arrests.
Chancellor Block announced changes to campus security operations following the violence.
Faculty and staff expressed deep concerns over student safety and first amendment rights.
Similar actions have been taken at other universities, highlighting widespread unrest over campus protest responses.