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A photograph of a "die-in" protest at the Modern Language Association annual convention. Dozens of people are lying on the floor in a hotel, and people are standing around them with signs.
A photograph of a "die-in" protest at the Modern Language Association annual convention. Dozens of people are lying on the floor in a hotel, and people are standing around them with signs.

Denied Vote on Pro-BDS Resolution, MLA Convention Attendees Protest

January 11, 2025

The backlash continues to the Modern Language Association Executive Council’s fall decision not to let members vote on a pro-Palestinian resolution.

A photo illustration consisting of a photograph of Katherine Franke next to an image of Columbia University's campus.
A photo illustration consisting of a photograph of Katherine Franke next to an image of Columbia University's campus.

Pro-Palestinian Columbia Professor Departs After Investigation

January 10, 2025

Katherine Franke, a law professor whose interview became the subject of a university investigation, says she’s effectively been terminated.

A photograph of Jim Grossman speaking into the mike at a lectern in front of a screen. Both the lectern and screen say "American Historical Association."
A photograph of Jim Grossman speaking into the mike at a lectern in front of a screen. Both the lectern and screen say "American Historical Association."

‘Historians Should Be Everywhere’: Questions for the AHA’s Retiring Leader

January 10, 2025

Jim Grossman, exiting after 15 years as executive director of the American Historical Association, discusses his efforts to multiply historians’ routes to tenure, The 1619 Project’s impact on history debates and why policymakers need historians.

A photo illustration of a professor pointing to a whiteboard where all the text is redacted.
A photo illustration of a professor pointing to a whiteboard where all the text is redacted.

Watching Their Words: Faculty Say They’re Self-Censoring

January 9, 2025

Many scholars say they’re not giving certain assignments and are being careful in what they say to students—and to one another.

A photograph of a man speaking into a megaphone at a rally next to two people holding a banner reading "Ceasefire Now!"
A photograph of a man speaking into a megaphone at a rally next to two people holding a banner reading "Ceasefire Now!"

Historians Condemn ‘Scholasticide’ in Gaza at Conference

January 5, 2025

The measure now goes to the group’s elected council for approval, disapproval or a vote of the organization’s 10,000-plus full membership.