“America has the freedom of inquiry…that is attractive to talented students from all over the world and it’s a mystery to me why the administration would want to take on such a successful aspect of the American economy and culture." Wesleyan University’s Michael S Roth on CNN w/ Erica Hill

POTUS is cutting off contracts with Dana-Farber -- one of the premier centers for cancer treatment. Are Americans supposed to go to one of the president's trade schools when we get sick?

SUNDAY on Face The Nation with Margaret Brennan: ➡️Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ➡️Dr. Marty Makary ➡️Senator Rand Paul ➡️Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi ➡️Wesleyan University President Michael Roth

As the Trump administration prepares to crack down on foreign students at U.S. universities, we’ll hear SUNDAY from the President of Wesleyan University, Michael Roth, about the impact on his school, the future of U.S. higher education, and more. Tune in, 10:30amET.

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"I'm very concerned, not only about Wesleyan, but about higher education in the United States," Wesleyan University President Michael Roth says as the Trump administration targets international student visas. "This heightened scrutiny is meant to instill fear on college

When asked whether higher education has become too dependent on federal funding, Wesleyan University President Michael Roth says that "isn't the issue," adding college and universities "can make improvements" on the criticism they have "a monoculture" or "not enough intellectual

This is exactly right -- IT SHOULD NOT BE NORMAL. It should not be normal to incite antisemitism. This harassment and violence must be stopped.

🔎 What would an academy that upholds open inquiry look like? HxA President John Tomasi describes this ideal in conversation with Wesleyan University President Michael Roth in a new podcast episode:

Campus leaders in our College Presidents for Civic Preparedness coalition are using their commencement addresses to deliver a powerful, united message: higher education is essential to a thriving democracy. #highered #commencement2025 #democracy #campustocommunity

JFK at American University, today 1963: “If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. . . . "We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal."

As presidents "we can do our job, which is to call the indecent attack on our sector wrongheaded, lawless, authoritarian..But if you..worry about..whether Near East studies is really antisemitic..you’re doing their work of authoritarianism.” wsj.com/us-news/educat… via The Wall Street Journal

This is how ICE is showing up to Home Depot. To pick up day laborers, not drug dealers or gang members. Despicable. This is not patriotism. This is not keeping our country safe. This is domestic terrorism.

Trump’s DOJ forced UVA President Jim Ryan to resign. Wesleyan President Michael Roth calls it what it is: an assault on academic freedom and a warning sign of tyranny. A must-read for anyone who cares about democracy: meidasplus.com/p/a-message-fr…

“The success of the DOJ’s cynical demand that he resign for doing his job is a sad indication of the level of vindictiveness coming from the White House. As we approach Independence Day, it is also a reminder that in the face of tyrannical interference,freedom must be fought for”

OPINION: The real goal of Trump’s attack on Harvard isn’t what you think, writes Michael S Roth, president of Wesleyan University. ow.ly/gth750WqJkI

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MIT responds to the Compact & respects academic freedom and institutional autonomy. ⁦Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)⁩ AAC&U ⁦American Association of University Professors⁩ ⁦FIRE⁩ ⁦ACE⁩ ⁦Wesleyan University⁩ links.mit.edu/nl3/N5Jy2cKq7R…

This should really help combat antisemitism! “Cornell is expected to pay a $30 million fine to the government and to invest $30 million on programs designed to enhance efficiency and lower costs in agriculture and farming.” stephanie saul nytimes.com/2025/11/07/us/… via @NYTimes