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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.
UNC Board Rejects Hire of Women and Gender Studies Professor
The vote against Kiran Asher’s appointment is the second high-profile rejection of a scholar who was otherwise approved by faculty and administrators.
Princeton Introduces Proctoring, Changing Century-Old Honor Code
Policy and tradition compelled students to monitor their peers and report them for suspected cheating. But as AI use becomes prevalent, students have reached their breaking point.
Rutgers Faculty Split Over Decision to Disinvite Commencement Speaker
The ongoing fight is complete with all the trappings of a campus divided over free speech—petitions, student rallies, faculty meetings, backchannel discussions and administrators’ attempts to quash it all.