Overview

• The House Education and Workforce Committee questioned leaders from Haverford College, DePaul University, and California Polytechnic State University about their responses to campus antisemitism and pro-Palestinian protests.
• DePaul University President Robert Manuel admitted his approach to managing a student encampment protesting the Gaza war was ineffective, stating, 'It did not go very well.'
• Haverford College President Wendy Raymond acknowledged missteps in her initial response to the Hamas attack, conceding, 'I did not get it right.'
• Democrats, led by Rep. Bobby Scott, criticized the hearings as political theater, arguing they lacked meaningful enforcement of Title VI anti-discrimination provisions.
• Republicans warned universities could face federal funding cuts, with Rep. Elise Stefanik referencing past resignations of Ivy League leaders following similar hearings.