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A Blueprint to Resist Ban on Race-Conscious Admissions
A Western Michigan political science professor argues that colleges and universities can comply with the Supreme Court ruling and still pursue racial diversity.
California Community College Professors Sue Over DEI Rules
Several California Community College system professors are challenging new rules requiring employees be evaluated on their adoption of diversity, equity and inclusion principles.
Our Transcripts Are Academic Rap Sheets—and We Can Do Better
Learning (not rigor) is what prepares students for life after graduation, and our teaching—and transcripts—should reflect that, Jane L. Lubischer writes.
Firing Reopens ‘Old Wound’ Regarding Treatment of Women
North Dakota State’s ouster of a female vice provost is part of a pattern, women at the university say. Lawyers, in unusual release of documents, say her office mishandled discrimination complaints.
Judge Dismisses UT Austin Professor’s Bias Suit Against Texas A&M
A Proposal to Revive the English Major
G. Thomas Couser proposes rebranding and reimagining the English major as Global English Studies.
Dickinson State President Picks Degrees to Ax, Spares Others
Math, communication and political science are among those on the chopping block; English, chemistry and environmental science get a reprieve.
Higher Education as Its Own Worst Enemy
In a wide-ranging discussion about his new book, Brian Rosenberg explains how shared governance, tenure and other practices stifle change on college campuses.