Ohio State University placed an assistant professor on administrative leave after a video showed him physically intervening when a documentarian tried to question former president E. Gordon Gee. Campus police have opened an investigation; university spokespeople called the incident "very concerning." The episode has renewed attention on how campuses manage high‑profile events and protect free‑speech zones while maintaining safety. Legal and risk advisers urged institutions to review event‑registration protocols, centralized planning, and viewpoint‑neutral safety assessments. A recent sector brief argues that consistent event registration, cross‑campus planning, and clear decision‑making matrices are essential to limit operational and reputational risks during contentious or widely covered gatherings.