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ASU Scholar Who Allegedly Threatened Woman in Hijab Suspended
Arizona State University has suspended and referred to Tempe police a postdoctoral research scholar who, according to a viral video...
Guide Addresses Campus Climate in Upcoming Election
A new resource from the Constructive Dialogue Institute serves as a playbook for higher ed administrators and practitioners during the 2024 election.
Dueling Narratives Emerge After Arrests at UVA
Police forcefully cleared an encampment at the University of Virginia after what officials describe as “aggressive” protester behavior. Videos cast doubts on those claims.
Faculty, Staff Turnover Rates See Post-Pandemic Decline
Voluntary faculty and higher education staff turnover, excluding retirements, decreased in 2023–24 after two years of sharp rises, according to...
Professors Worry About ‘Digital Surveillance’ of Their Work
Union’s survey of academics elicits concerns that electronic systems that track teaching, grades and research productivity limit independence and well-being.
UC Berkeley Investigates Pro-Palestinian Dinner Protest Fracas
The University of California, Berkeley, is investigating whether a law professor harassed a Muslim student when the student interrupted a...
Study: Passionate, Self-Compassionate Professors Are Better Teachers
A research study found faculty members who demonstrate work passion and emotion regulation are more likely to be effective instructors and have greater work-life balance.
MIT Will Stop Asking Faculty Applicants for Diversity Statements
Massachusetts Institute of Technology departments will no longer ask for diversity statements as part of applications for faculty positions, the...