Over the weekend, a gathering known as the 'Socialism 2025' conference took place, drawing a predictable crowd of far-left academics.
Among the attendees was a professor who made a rather controversial suggestion: renaming the University of Houston to 'George Floyd University.'.
This proposal was just one of several radical ideas floated during the event.
As reported by Gateway Pundit, the conference featured University of Houston professor David McNally, who advocated for a complete overhaul of the university system. His vision included not only renaming the institution but also eliminating tuition fees and traditional grading systems.
McNally, speaking at a panel in Chicago, described his ideas as part of a broader strategy to combat state power and foster an insurgent mass movement. He argued that such changes would transform the university into a community resource, particularly in Houston's Third Ward, where he believes the renaming would resonate deeply.
McNally's remarks also recalled his observations during the George Floyd Black Lives Matter protests in June 2020. He recounted witnessing a shift in power dynamics as protesters outnumbered police officers. "All of a sudden you got a glimpse of what it means when we control the streets because the cops were backing off. They were completely outnumbered," McNally stated.
He described this moment as a turning point, where the balance of social forces shifted, offering a new horizon of possibilities. "For that period of time, that part of downtown Houston was not in their hands anymore. It was in our hands. It was in insurgent hands," he added.
The radical ideas presented at the conference highlight a growing concern among conservatives about the direction of higher education. Many taxpayers are increasingly wary of supporting institutions that appear to promote anti-American sentiments.
The scrutiny of federal funding for universities is, in part, a response to such ideological shifts. As the debate over the role of higher education in society continues, it is clear that the clash between traditional American values and progressive ideologies is far from over.
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