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The Controversial Visit You Didn't Read About
On the same day Charles Murray was shouted down at Middlebury, Franklin & Marshall hosted a speaker opposed by some Muslim students and others. They protested, but didn't disrupt. And he spoke.
Dropping the Ball on Professor's Dropped Trou?
Lawsuit alleges Metro State Denver enabled a professor to retaliate against faculty members who complained that he was repeatedly seen masturbating in his office.
Political Turmoil, Public Misunderstanding: A Survey of Presidents
Higher education is widely misunderstood by the public, struggling to enroll sufficient numbers of students from low-income backgrounds and likely...
Opinion
Teaching Rape Culture
Helping students become familiar with the concept of rape culture provides an opportunity for them to recognize their own values and beliefs in action, writes Cat Pausé.
Israel Bars Boycotters
Scholars in the U.S. oppose new law barring foreign supporters of boycotts from entering Israel, a measure defended by the country's education minister as necessary to keep out those who wish the state ill.
Lost Insurance for Adjuncts and Students
Key coverage requirements would disappear under Republican alternative to Obamacare, and academic medicine could take a hit as well.
Governing Against BDS
Report says movement to boycott represents challenge to academic freedom in the U.S., and urges trustees to take action. Critics say report is a challenge to academic freedom.
Marching for Science
Effort gains backers and appears to build momentum, but some scientists worry that political fallout may not be what organizers want.