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Letter to the Editor: SU failed to defend Harvard, academic freedom

Roland Van Deusen, a Syracuse University alumnus, expresses his deep disappointment in SU’s lack of defense for Harvard and academic freedom, especially in light of challenges levied by the Trump administration.
Roland Van Deusen, a Syracuse University alumnus, expresses his deep disappointment in SU’s lack of defense for Harvard and academic freedom, especially in light of challenges levied by the Trump administration. Leanne Rivera | Staff Photographer
By Roland Van Deusen

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Dear Editor,
As a loyal SU alum, I am distressed that Syracuse administration did not sign on as 200 college presidents defended Harvard and academic freedom to the White House. Does SU wish to be picked off like Columbia University and other schools? The letter is like NATO, a mutual defense pact. Time is short. The rolling coup is moving fast.

Roland Van Deusen, Syracuse University class of 1967, graduate class of 1975
Navy veteran, Veterans Affairs volunteer
Clayton, NY

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Published on April 22, 2025 at 9:38 pm

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