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Big Idea Concept, The woman open the door in the maze-shaped brain
Big Idea Concept, The woman open the door in the maze-shaped brain

Exodus From an Elsevier Neuroscience Journal

April 20, 2023

One of the world’s largest scientific publishers refused to reduce its $3,450 fee to publish in NeuroImage. All the editors left to start their own journal.

A photograph of the University of Georgia Arch on that institution's campus in Athens, Ga.
A photograph of the University of Georgia Arch on that institution's campus in Athens, Ga.

Another Posttenure Review Change Criticized

April 19, 2023

The American Association of University Professors censured the University System of Georgia for past posttenure-review changes. The system’s new proposals aren’t winning AAUP staff back.

On the left, Justin Jones, a Black and Filipino Tennessee lawmaker, wearing a white jacket, and on the right, John Ragan, a white Tennessee lawmaker, also wearing a light-colored jacket.
On the left, Justin Jones, a Black and Filipino Tennessee lawmaker, wearing a white jacket, and on the right, John Ragan, a white Tennessee lawmaker, also wearing a light-colored jacket.

Tennessee Again Targets ‘Divisive Concepts’

April 18, 2023

While other Southern states advance legislation targeting what they define as DEI, Tennessee has passed legislation inviting complaints about professors.

Striking Rutgers union members hold red and white signs
Striking Rutgers union members hold red and white signs

Rutgers Unions Suspend Strike After Big Gains

April 17, 2023

The weeklong Rutgers strike is pausing Monday after unions, the university and New Jersey’s governor announced “framework” deals including large raises. Chicago State and Eastern Illinois also suspend strikes.

A photo of the Texas Capitol building.
A photo of the Texas Capitol building.

A Texas Trilogy of Anti-DEI, Tenure Bills

April 14, 2023

Three Texas bills would end tenure, force universities to fire professors who “attempt to compel” certain beliefs and ban what the legislation defines as diversity, equity and inclusion programming. The State Senate has already passed one.