Swarthmore College notified eight students that they face disciplinary charges, including accusations the materials they distributed ‘‘threatened, intimidated, and/or promoted potential violence’’ against board members over alleged ties to Israel. The notices cite imagery and language the administration says crossed into intimidation and potential violence. Separately, Hunter College placed a professor on administrative leave after a hot‑mic remark—reported as racist—drew public outcry. The college described the comment as abhorrent and moved to remove the instructor from classroom duties while it conducts an investigation. These episodes illustrate how student activism and faculty speech are prompting rapid enforcement and conduct reviews on campuses. Legal counsel, student affairs teams, and campus communications offices are navigating protests, free‑speech claims, and community safety concerns while trying to preserve due process.