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Columbia University faculty and staff gather on the campus in solidarity with student protesters on Monday. Stefan Jeremiah/AP hide caption

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Campus protests over the Gaza war

How some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in words

The protests sweeping college campuses don't just involve students. Professors are increasingly pushing back against university administrations they see as infringing on students' free speech rights.

Ken Wilcox felt hopeless. Then a simple act from a stranger changed his life. Ken Wilcox hide caption

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Ken Wilcox

A simple smile saved this man's life

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Katie Ledecky reacts after setting a world record and winning the Woman's 1500m Final at the FINA Swimming World Cup in 2022. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images hide caption

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Katie Ledecky tells NPR about her plans for the Paris Olympics — and L.A. in 2028

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How some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in words

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