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- Hamas' attack on Israel and the Gaza invasion that followed touched off anger and fear at colleges.
- Harvard, MIT, and UPenn leaders faced criticism — but public universities also struggled.
- Emails show staff at seven public colleges attempting to appease students and alumni on both sides.
As the presidents of Harvard, UPenn, and MIT flail to appease donors and keep their jobs in the aftermath of their congressional testimony this week, emails newly obtained by Business Insider show how leaders at universities across the country have struggled to address the October 7 Hamas attacks.