Amid a bustling campaign event on April 7, 2026, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, popular streamer Hasan Piker and Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive frontrunner in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, paused to capture a selfie with a group of enthusiastic young supporters. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo)
Controversial streamer Hasan Piker finds himself at the center of a heated free speech debate, following the cancellation of his scheduled lecture at the University of Washington.
In an innovative approach to mental health, the University of Michigan has announced a plan to keep the 2027 freshman class’s letter grades off their transcripts, aiming to reduce academic stress.
Students at the University of Michigan stroll past the iconic “Core Values” signage on campus, where vibrant academic life plays out daily, on April 3, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Tensions rise as El-Sayed’s half-sister, a university professor, faces legal troubles after being arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer during a protest against ICE policies.
Campus antisemitism extends beyond student protests and into classrooms, ADL warns
Palestinian supporters gather at Harvard University to show their support for Palestinians in Gaza at a rally in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Oct. 14, 2023. (Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images)
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