A Panel Discussion on Higher Education
in Times of Political Turmoil
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Elvehjem Building, Room L140, 800 University Ave.
Universities are at the center of a political storm. From freezes on research funding to federal investigations and fines, academic institutions are navigating critical challenges and responding in a range of ways. At this special panel discussion, we’ll ask: How does a university articulate its values? How do we ensure that all students have the capacity to become productive citizens? What role does intellectual, moral, and political courage play in maintaining autonomy? And how might universities emerge from this intense scrutiny?
Our esteemed panelists include: Anna Andrzejewski (Art History), Erica Halverson (Curriculum & Instruction and Theatre & Drama), Giuliana Chamedes (History), and Jan Miernowski (French & Italian).