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A controversial question is both praised and criticized, drawing attention to the powerful role of a single test.

The National Women's Studies Association becomes the latest scholarly group to join the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel.

The recent events in Paris -- as well as historic ones -- have resonated especially deeply with American scholars, writes Philip Stewart.

By Philip Stewart

Members of the Middle East Studies Association discuss whether they too should take a collective position on the boycott of Israeli universities.

Anthropology professors vote overwhelmingly to back boycott of Israeli universities. Issue now goes to their association membership.

At American Anthropological Association meeting, scholars prepare to vote on a resolution calling for the group to boycott Israeli universities.

For public engagement with scholars, of course. And researchers have employed a comedian to help them reach out to a wider public.

In South Africa the struggle for free tuition -- and fundamental university transformation -- continues after massive student protests.