Chancellor Rich Lyons addressed the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, reassuring them about UC Berkeley's response to campus antisemitism amid a challenging political climate. He emphasized the university's commitment to combating antisemitism and announced new initiatives, including training for incoming students. Lyons noted the economic contributions of UC Berkeley, stating it generates more new businesses than any other university. His testimony also included a defense of free speech, distinguishing between pro-Palestinian expressions and antisemitism, highlighting the complexities surrounding this issue in higher education institutions.
Chancellor Lyons asserted that UC Berkeley condemns antisemitism and is implementing initiatives like antisemitism training for incoming students to address the issue.
Lyons highlighted UC Berkeley's significant contributions to the economy, noting it creates more funded new businesses than any other university, affirming its importance.
During the hearing, Lyons defended free speech, clarifying that expressing pro-Palestinian beliefs does not equate to antisemitism and emphasized the complexity of the situation.
The testimony came amidst a national concern regarding antisemitism in higher education and the impact of federal administrative actions against educational institutions.
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