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A photo illustration containing a photo of Amy Wax on the left and a photo of the University of Pennsylvania campus on the right.
A photo illustration containing a photo of Amy Wax on the left and a photo of the University of Pennsylvania campus on the right.

Penn Professor Amy Wax Punished for ‘Derogatory’ Statements but Won’t Lose Job

September 24, 2024

After years of a disciplinary procedure, the lightning-rod law professor accused of “incessant racist, sexist, xenophobic and homophobic actions and statements” is now being punished.

A photograph of Kimberly Diei in a white coat.
A photograph of Kimberly Diei in a white coat.

Court Revives Suit From Doctoral Student Who Faced Expulsion for ‘Sexual’ Posts

September 19, 2024

A federal appeals court has ruled that the First Amendment likely protected a University of Tennessee pharmacy student’s social media activity that a professionalism committee chair deemed “vulgar.”

Jonathan Holloway in a blue suit, white shirt and blue striped tie sits at a table behind a microphone
Jonathan Holloway in a blue suit, white shirt and blue striped tie sits at a table behind a microphone

Rutgers President Stepping Down After Tumultuous Tenure

September 18, 2024

From a historic strike to pro-Palestine protests and an athletic director’s resignation, the first African American president of one the nation’s largest universities faced controversy atop controversy over the past two years.

First text message: "Yes?" Second message: "This is embarrassing to say, but law school isn't fair for us men, the women are always outperforming us at [sic]. It's obvious women are taking over the legal profession nowadays." Third text: "Who is this?"
First text message: "Yes?" Second message: "This is embarrassing to say, but law school isn't fair for us men, the women are always outperforming us at [sic]. It's obvious women are taking over the legal profession nowadays." Third text: "Who is this?"

Female Law Faculty, Students Across the Country Are Getting Unsettling Texts

September 17, 2024

Since the start of the year, women law professors, deans and students have received messages on their personal cellphones saying things like, “Law school isn’t fair for us men.” The FBI is reportedly investigating.