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Pages of a letter including bullet points ordering a faculty member to among other things, to “Cease engagement in offline conversations with reporters.”
Pages of a letter including bullet points ordering a faculty member to among other things, to “Cease engagement in offline conversations with reporters.”

Mayo Threatens Firing Professor for Interviews—and Idioms

June 13, 2023

A longtime faculty member at the medical school is being threatened with termination after interviews he gave to CNN and The New York Times.

Six people, including at least two wearing masks, gather around a table with "Welcome to MAA Mathfest!" written on a chalkboard behind them.
Six people, including at least two wearing masks, gather around a table with "Welcome to MAA Mathfest!" written on a chalkboard behind them.

MathFest in Florida? Some LGBTQ+ Mathematicians Aren’t Going

June 9, 2023

The Mathematical Association of America is facing controversy for deciding to host its big annual conference in Tampa.

Attendees of a conference, two middle-aged light-skinned people, talk at a table.
Attendees of a conference, two middle-aged light-skinned people, talk at a table.

Defining Liberal Education—and How to Advertise It

June 7, 2023

Faculty members and other supporters of the liberal arts gathered at Ursinus College last week to debate what liberal education is and how best to attract students to it.

A picture of part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's campus, with a sign saying "Bondurant Hall School of Medicine."
A picture of part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's campus, with a sign saying "Bondurant Hall School of Medicine."

An Exaggerated Death of DEI at UNC’s Med School

June 6, 2023

Multiple outlets reported that a diversity, equity and inclusion task force’s recommendations at UNC’s School of Medicine aren’t moving forward. The truth appears more complex.

A smartphone displays the homepage of the website Rate My Professors
A smartphone displays the homepage of the website Rate My Professors

Israel vs. Palestine, on Rate My Professors?

June 1, 2023

Two Jewish math professors say they asked for Zionist programming after seeing Palestinian programming on campus. Now, they suggest someone at the college “leaked” their request, leading to retaliation.

A few students walk, stand or sit outside on Chapel Hill's campus, in the shade of a tree.
A few students walk, stand or sit outside on Chapel Hill's campus, in the shade of a tree.

UNC ‘Civic Life’ Center Progressing, Over Faculty Objections

May 31, 2023

Chapel Hill faculty members were caught off guard in January by what sounded like the return of a proposed conservative campus center. They objected, but the university is moving forward.