Jonathan Zimmerman: NYU’s decision to air prerecorded graduation speeches is cowardly March 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Graduation ceremonies can become heated and contentious.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Epstein files reveal affirmative action for the rich and powerful February 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. News that Jeffrey Epstein helped filmmaker Woody Allen get his daughter into Bard College shows how wealthy people get an unfair advantage.
Jonathan Zimmerman: On free speech, hypocrisy now rules October 29, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. For years, conservatives have complained about cancel culture, but they now embrace it following the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Jonathan Zimmerman: To stop political violence, stop hating on others September 14, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Americans denounce violent rhetoric by others, even as we engage in it ourselves.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Liberals have also censored history August 19, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. When racist memorials are pulled down, they should be placed somewhere else. Otherwise, we won't learn the awful history they embody.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Why higher education needs diversity in viewpoints July 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. I hope that Harvard and the rest of higher education broaden viewpoint diversity. The White House shouldn't force it upon us.
Jonathan Zimmerman: On trans issues, we need more nuance June 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The ban on trans soldiers is based on falsehood and prejudice, but other issues are murkier.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Our struggling international students June 5, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. I do not believe I am succeeding with my international students. Our universities have not developed effective systems to assist them.
Jonathan Zimmerman: Shaming Bill Maher and Saquon Barkley will backfire on the Democrats May 2, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. If I wanted Donald Trump and his MAGA acolytes to thrive in the 2026 midterm elections, I'd cancel Bill Maher and Saquon Barkley.
Jonathan Zimmerman: To resist President Donald Trump, universities must keep it simple March 24, 2025 at 1:50 p.m. The only way for colleges to fight back is to join hands around free speech and due process. Everything else is just a distraction.