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Utah legislative leader says U. faculty supporting protesters is ‘nonsense’

Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, says the university should “get back to the basics” and “not pushing political agendas.” But there’s no rule stopping faculty from voicing their personal opinions.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, says a few words during a news conference in the Gold Room at the Capitol on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. On Monday, May 20, 2024, Schultz posted a video speaking out against faculty at the University of Utah standing in solidarity with the campus pro-Palestine protesters.