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Taking a Knee on Campus

As many wonder whether the NFL protest will show up in college football this week, professors and students are taking their own stands. But one university has banned its football team from protests during the national anthem.

A September of Racist Incidents

Assaults and race-related posters and graffiti afflict college campuses across the U.S., inflaming students as the academic year begins.

More Than Cotton

President who apologized for cotton centerpieces at event for black students now is sorry for a menu that many see as insensitive for being stereotypically black cuisine.
Opinion

Why Racial Preferences Remain Wrongheaded

Those who defend them should consider whether they’d require them indefinitely and whether such a requirement is consistent with good race relations in the country America is becoming, argues Roger Clegg.

At University of Texas at Austin, 10% Has Become 6%

With number of high school graduates in the state growing, UT invokes state law that allows flexibility in requirement that top 10 percent be admitted.
Opinion

The Numbers Won’t Speak for Themselves

An high-profile legal case about Mexican-American studies demonstrates why academics should become publicly engaged in issues in contemporary society, argue Nolan L. Cabrera, Stephen Pitti and Angela Valenzuela.

Expect More Hate Leaflets

After nearly 200 incidents of white supremacist propaganda on college campuses last year, Anti-Defamation League warns that one group is ramping up its activities.

Honors for Racist Scientists

As debate over statues and building names moves from Confederate generals to researchers, editorial in Nature receives intense backlash.