Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and a negotiator during Columbia University’s pro-Palestine encampment, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers on March 8 despite his status as a lawful permanent resident.
During the rally, which drew hundreds of researchers, students, and activists to Federal Plaza, demonstrators called on the Trump administration to protect federal scientific research.
The announcement comes one month after the Department informed institutions and agencies that they had 14 days to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
The University's statement on the vandalism of a pro-Israel installation was released hours after the Department of Justice announced that the Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism is directing its attention to antisemitism at Chicago-area universities.
Philip Venticinque, who began his tenure as dean of students in the College in February 2024, spoke with the Maroon about his efforts to bolster academic advising and improve student outreach.
Gal Cohen-Solal, whose kibbutz was attacked by Hamas on October 7, discussed his experiences during a February 24 event hosted by UChicago Maroons for Israel, CAMERA on Campus, and Faces of October Seventh.
Experts and leaders from the Chicago community addressed social justice, healthcare, and institutional integrity during the annual AAAC Social Justice Talk at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice.
The former Secretary of Transportation was joined by Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb to discuss the Democratic Party’s path forward in a conversation moderated by David Axelrod.
Instructional faculty will no longer be able to apply professional development funding toward “expenses related to original research activity,” according to an Office of the University Provost memo obtained by the Maroon.
