Campus Hate Crimes During the Trump Era: The Rhetoric of Conflict During the 2017 Unite the Right Rally at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville

The 2017 Unite the Right Rally at the University of Virginia exposed higher education institutions to unprecedented clashes between white supremacists and counter-protesters, prompting a reevaluation of campus culture and historical ties to slavery. The study contrasts U.S. and European definitions of hate crimes and speech, highlighting how rising racial tensions manifested during the rally. It demonstrates that the university's transformational crisis communication led to significant institutional change, serving as a model for addressing extremism in academic settings.

Kirk, K., & Lepadatu, D. (2023). Campus Hate Crimes During the Trump Era: The Rhetoric of Conflict During the 2017 Unite the Right Rally at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Academia in Conflict, 37–64. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35617-9_3