Diversity

Violence at University of Washington appearance by Milo Yiannopoulos followed protests that prevented a speech at UC Davis -- as tensions grow over Breitbart writer known for insults against feminists, minority groups and others.

Students protest process and experts decry high turnover at HBCUs as trustees decide not to renew contract of president.

Arizona lawmakers' failed proposed ban on “divisive” college courses signals new criticism of white studies. Similar courses -- though common -- have become controversial elsewhere. Those who teach them say the classes are being distorted.

Author discusses book about efforts in the post-Civil War era to create colleges in the South that educated men and women, black students and white students together.

Study of millions of online ratings of professors suggests scores vary with an instructor’s gender, discipline and perceived “easiness.”

Large grant to organization of black colleges reignites debate about taking funds from leading foe of government spending, on which the colleges and many students depend.

As Texas debates bill that would require regulation of how transgender people use facilities in public higher education, most system leaders aren't saying much.

The disadvantage they confer on low-income students is a fatal flaw, argues Harold O. Levy.

By Harold O. Levy