Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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When tragedy strikes, should a university take a public stance? In this clip, Andrew Martin, Chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the institution’s commitment to neutrality—even in the wake of the murder of political figure Charlie Kirk. He explains why refraining from commentary, even on emotionally charged events, protects the integrity of open inquiry and shields academic spaces from partisanship. This conversation challenges the tension between moral clarity and institutional restraint.

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