Reflections on Ward Churchill’s Tenure at CU and His Championed Causes
An opinion piece in The Colorado Sun by Silverman reflects on Ward Churchill's tenure at the University of Colorado (CU), acknowledging that while Churchill was wrong on many points, some causes he championed were indeed righteous. The author previously called…
Denver, CO, August 15, 2026 —
An opinion piece published in The Colorado Sun by Silverman offers a retrospective on Ward Churchill’s time at the University of Colorado (CU). The author, who previously advocated for Churchill’s dismissal from the university, now acknowledges a complex legacy.
While Silverman contends that Churchill was incorrect on numerous points during his tenure, the piece suggests that some of the causes Churchill championed were, in fact, righteous. The author’s current reflection indicates a nuanced perspective on Churchill’s broader impact, moving beyond an earlier stance that called for his termination from CU.
The article does not provide specific details regarding the points on which Churchill was deemed wrong, nor does it elaborate on the particular causes Silverman now recognizes as righteous. Information about the timeline of these reflections or specific outcomes related to Churchill’s tenure at CU was not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Craig Silverman on coloradosun.com, see more information here.
