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A Millersville University professor speaks to students, gesturing with his hands.
A Millersville University professor speaks to students, gesturing with his hands.

Certificates… From a Philosophy Department

May 17, 2023

Pennsylvania’s Millersville University has begun offering ethics certificates. It’s among multiple philosophy departments that have shaken things up.

The words "Don't bother" written on a pink note tacked to a wooden door.
The words "Don't bother" written on a pink note tacked to a wooden door.

Mizzou Faculty Alleges Pressure to Not Seek Tenure

May 15, 2023

A U of Missouri faculty committee report says professors have been pressured to withdraw tenure and promotion applications, or to apply to non-tenure-track positions before even submitting tenure applications.

In an underwater photo, a woman in a scuba mask smiles while next to a coral reef
In an underwater photo, a woman in a scuba mask smiles while next to a coral reef

Faculty Diverges on Researcher’s Alleged Misconduct

May 12, 2023

A University of Delaware associate professor of marine science says a faculty panel ruled in her favor after another committee found her guilty of research misconduct. She says the president is still planning to fire her.

A photo illustration of the Israeli and Palestinian flags, with a rather grimy filter.
A photo illustration of the Israeli and Palestinian flags, with a rather grimy filter.

A Revived Call to Boycott Israeli Universities

May 10, 2023

In 2016, American Anthropological Association members rejected, by a hair, a resolution “to boycott Israeli academic institutions.” The issue returns this summer.

Dozens of people demonstrate holding up signs
Dozens of people demonstrate holding up signs

From Ending Tenure to Enshrining It

May 9, 2023

Texas’s Senate has passed antitenure, anti-DEI and anti-transgender sports access bills. But they may face stronger opposition in the state’s House of Representatives.