Leila Kawar
@leilakawar.bsky.social
Associate Professor at the University of Michigan. Author of Contesting Immigration Policy in Court: Legal Activism and Its Radiating Effects in the United States and France. All publications - umich.academia.edu/LeilaKawar
I have a new piece out in Sociétés Contemporaines that addresses the current moment in U.S. higher education by narrating the travails of pro-Palestine student activism on the University of Michigan campus over the past 2 years.
Free to view for the next 30 days:
shs.cairn.info/revue-societ...
Free to view for the next 30 days:
shs.cairn.info/revue-societ...
La situation politique actuelle de l’enseignement supérieur aux États-Unis vue depuis l’université du Michigan
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shs.cairn.info
September 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I have a new piece out in Sociétés Contemporaines that addresses the current moment in U.S. higher education by narrating the travails of pro-Palestine student activism on the University of Michigan campus over the past 2 years.
Free to view for the next 30 days:
shs.cairn.info/revue-societ...
Free to view for the next 30 days:
shs.cairn.info/revue-societ...
www.youtube.com/live/-k1EQqN...
TheyAllHaveNames_AnnArbor vigil held at the University of Michigan on Friday, September 19, 2025
TheyAllHaveNames_AnnArbor vigil held at the University of Michigan on Friday, September 19, 2025
September 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
www.youtube.com/live/-k1EQqN...
TheyAllHaveNames_AnnArbor vigil held at the University of Michigan on Friday, September 19, 2025
TheyAllHaveNames_AnnArbor vigil held at the University of Michigan on Friday, September 19, 2025
For the month of May, educators can screen The Palestine Exception for free in their classrooms. A form pops up on the homepage. Please spread the word.
www.palestineexceptionfilm.com
www.palestineexceptionfilm.com
Home | Palestine Exception
The Palestine Exception is a powerful documentary featuring diverse academics who challenge the historical censorship of criticisms of Israel and Zionism. Discover the fight for free speech and academ...
www.palestineexceptionfilm.com
May 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
For the month of May, educators can screen The Palestine Exception for free in their classrooms. A form pops up on the homepage. Please spread the word.
www.palestineexceptionfilm.com
www.palestineexceptionfilm.com
Happy to share my blog post for Academe about our #DayofActionforHigherEd and #LaborSpring event at University of Michigan on April 17!
@umich.edu
@umdeidefense.bsky.social
@aaup.bsky.social
@higheredlabor.bsky.social
@actioninhighered.bsky.social
@umich.edu
@umdeidefense.bsky.social
@aaup.bsky.social
@higheredlabor.bsky.social
@actioninhighered.bsky.social
New on Academe Blog: academeblog.org/2025/05/02/u...
University of Michigan Call to Action and Commitment to Coalition Building
BY LEILA KAWAR At the core of the Coalition for Action in Higher Ed (CAHE) April 17 National Day of Action was the insight that addressing the ongoing crisis in higher education requires inclusive,…
academeblog.org
May 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Happy to share my blog post for Academe about our #DayofActionforHigherEd and #LaborSpring event at University of Michigan on April 17!
@umich.edu
@umdeidefense.bsky.social
@aaup.bsky.social
@higheredlabor.bsky.social
@actioninhighered.bsky.social
@umich.edu
@umdeidefense.bsky.social
@aaup.bsky.social
@higheredlabor.bsky.social
@actioninhighered.bsky.social
I’ll be presenting online at 7pm tomorrow (April 17) for the #DayofActionforHigherEd
😃😃 TOMORROW is the #DayofActionforHigherEd and we can’t wait! There are now 1️⃣7️⃣5️⃣ events planned in 44 states + online panels and workshops. There are so many ways to participate + there’s still time to plan an action on your campus. Visit our site for details! 👇
www.dayofactionforhighered.org/events
www.dayofactionforhighered.org/events
Events — A National Day of Action for Higher Ed
Organize your April 17 Day of Action for Higher Education action now! You can also register for a virtual action. See you April 17!
www.dayofactionforhighered.org
April 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I’ll be presenting online at 7pm tomorrow (April 17) for the #DayofActionforHigherEd
[Our fearless UM Faculty Senate Chair @rebekahmodrak.bsky.social sent this yesterday to all faculty]
Dear colleagues,
The federal government is determined to dismantle and control higher education and to make our institutions more uniform, more inequitable, and more exclusive. (see thread below)
Dear colleagues,
The federal government is determined to dismantle and control higher education and to make our institutions more uniform, more inequitable, and more exclusive. (see thread below)
Our statement on University of Michigan's decision to close its DEI programs: www.aclumich.org/en/press-re...
"The intent of authoritarianism is to cause fear, isolation and undermine community.
"The intent of authoritarianism is to cause fear, isolation and undermine community.
ACLU statement on UM's decision to close its DEI programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT -- The intent of authoritarianism is to cause fear, isolation and undermine community. In a moment when we need leaders to be vigilant in defending our collective
www.aclumich.org
March 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
[Our fearless UM Faculty Senate Chair @rebekahmodrak.bsky.social sent this yesterday to all faculty]
Dear colleagues,
The federal government is determined to dismantle and control higher education and to make our institutions more uniform, more inequitable, and more exclusive. (see thread below)
Dear colleagues,
The federal government is determined to dismantle and control higher education and to make our institutions more uniform, more inequitable, and more exclusive. (see thread below)
In light of the current events in Israel-Palestine, a large number of filmmakers have made their films available online for free. (see thread below)
March 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
In light of the current events in Israel-Palestine, a large number of filmmakers have made their films available online for free. (see thread below)
National Immigrant Solidarity Rally | Mar 31, 2025 19:00 EDT
An online gathering to inspire solidarity and action. Register: skylight.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?...
BORDERLAND | The Line Within is FREE to watch online the weekend before the rally: linktr.ee/skylightpix
borderland.skylight.is
An online gathering to inspire solidarity and action. Register: skylight.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?...
BORDERLAND | The Line Within is FREE to watch online the weekend before the rally: linktr.ee/skylightpix
borderland.skylight.is
March 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
National Immigrant Solidarity Rally | Mar 31, 2025 19:00 EDT
An online gathering to inspire solidarity and action. Register: skylight.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?...
BORDERLAND | The Line Within is FREE to watch online the weekend before the rally: linktr.ee/skylightpix
borderland.skylight.is
An online gathering to inspire solidarity and action. Register: skylight.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?...
BORDERLAND | The Line Within is FREE to watch online the weekend before the rally: linktr.ee/skylightpix
borderland.skylight.is