Wall Street Journal Letters: Alumni Are Fed Up and Ready to Fight Back

By Susan J. Crawford and Kenneth G. Langone

For years, we’ve witnessed a war for the minds and hearts of students in higher education. Unfortunately, only one side has fought in earnest. ...

Many alumni, concerned yet feeling powerless, have walked away. But not all. Perhaps the shock of seeing free speech under siege has shaken their complacency and steeled a new resolve. In the minds and hearts of increasing numbers of alumni, the stakes are too high and their love for their alma maters too great to meekly surrender. From Princeton to Davidson, they’re fed up and fighting back.

At Bucknell University, we could no longer remain silent...

What are readers saying?
From the comments:

"I hope this movement gains momentum."

"Bravo Judge Crawford and Mr. Langone."

"Perhaps higher education can be saved by a miraculous awakening by alumni"

"Suggested anthem: Twisted Sister's "We're not gonna take it anymore."

"Thank you, Susan J. Crawford and Kenneth G. Langone, for your outstanding letter and advice. I only wish members of my own Alma Mater's Board of Trustees could have and would have written it."