Michael Roth
Michael Roth is the president of Wesleyan University and a prominent advocate for the values of higher education. He has been vocal in defending American universities against political attacks, particularly from Republican leaders such as Vice President JD Vance and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Roth argues that these leaders, despite benefiting from elite education, are undermining the very institutions that helped them succeed. He emphasizes the importance of universities in fostering innovation and culture, and he warns against the encroachment of authoritarianism in education.
Born on Jan 01, 1958 (67 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2 | 3.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 169,734 | $1,500,000 | 1,767$ |
| Totals | 2 | 144,104,080 | 169,734 | $1,500,000 | 1,767$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Russia:
Michael Roth criticized Platzeck's actions as egocentric and irresponsible.
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Russia:
Michael Roth criticized Platzeck's actions as egocentric and irresponsible.
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Luxembourg:
Michael Roth, former chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Bundestag, calls the document 'self-satisfied and selfish'.
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Mexico:
Michael Roth criticized the government for attempting to mold universities to its image.
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Germany:
Michael Roth is the former chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Bundestag.
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Germany:
Michael Roth is the former chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, known for his significant media presence.
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Ireland:
One of the heroes of this moment is Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan university.
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Greece:
Michael Roth, the president of Wesleyan University, criticized the government's demands as unrelated to combating anti-Semitism.
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United Kingdom:
Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University in Connecticut and a fierce critic of Trump’s assault on universities, has followed suit.
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Canada:
Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University, criticized the Trump campaign against universities as a cover for other agendas.
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