Following a New York Times investigation alleging decades‑old sexual abuse by César Chávez, dozens of colleges moved quickly to review and remove tributes to the labor leader. Universities have begun covering statues, canceling commemorative events, and weighing renaming programs and holidays while fielding intense community reaction. Campus leaders described immediate decisions to halt public ceremonies and open community conversations; some state governments and city officials have already proposed renaming the holiday in places like California. Administrators say they must balance historical context, legal obligations, and community standards while trustees and boards prepare short‑term responses and longer‑term reviews of commemorative naming policies.