The University will not take disciplinary action against Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher, he announced in a Thursday news release. A faculty committee found no grounds for temporary suspension in its first investigation of Thrasher, according to the release. The first investigation focused on Thrasher’s social media use and his views on journalistic objectivity, Thrasher told...| The Daily Northwestern
More than 2,500 scholars, journalists and health professionals have signed a petition as of Sunday demanding that Northwestern reinstate Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher after the University canceled his classes and placed him under investigation. Thrasher’s class cancellations came after he faced misdemeanor charges from Cook County prosecutors for his participation in the pro-Palestinian encampment on...| The Daily Northwestern
Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher faces investigation from Northwestern after his involvement in the pro-Palestine encampment on campus in April, and his Fall Quarter classes have been canceled, Medill officials confirmed. Thrasher said he learned about his class cancellations from students days after Cook County prosecutors dropped misdemeanor charges against him in July for his participation...| The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern denied tenure to Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher and plans not to renew his position in August 2026, Medill Dean Charles Whitaker informed Thrasher on March 12. In a Thursday news release, Thrasher accused Medill of targeting him for his participation in the April 2024 pro-Palestinian encampment, at which Thrasher formed a line between police...| The Daily Northwestern
