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Boston Mayor Withdraws From Harvard Law Commencement Amid Grad Student Strike
The union framed the mayor’s decision as a victory, but her spokesperson said she was “deeply disappointed” that she could not attend the event.
U of Texas Board Makes It Easier to Fire Faculty, Close Programs
One faculty member is concerned that the policy changes anticipate a 2027 legislative session that could further encroach on academic freedom at the state university system.
IU Biologist’s Lab Reopened, but His Research Is Set Back Months
Roger Innes still doesn’t have a clear explanation for why federal officials targeted his lab, but he suspects it’s political retaliation for defending Stateside Chinese researchers.
Botstein Recording Reveals Views on Epstein and ‘Sloppy’ Investigation
At a recent Shabbat dinner, recorded and shared with Inside Higher Ed, the Bard College president spoke candidly about his upcoming retirement, Jeffrey Epstein, fundraising for Bard and the media frenzy surrounding him over the past few months.
Harvard Will Cap A Grades
The faculty of arts and sciences also voted to use average percentile rank to determine which students are eligible for internal awards and honors.
Bard President Didn’t Opt to Retire—the Board Voted for It
In the weeks following the May 1 announcement that Bard president Leon Botstein would end his tenure in June, three trustees resigned and an alum has asked the New York attorney general to investigate the board.