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‘Weaponization of Plagiarism’ or Rigorous Standards Behind Provost’s Ouster?
Anonymous tips about inaccurate citations on the CV of Clayton State University’s first Black female provost led to her firing. Some observers believe the complaints were motivated by more than earnest concern for academic integrity.
Leaders of Sociology Group Resist Call for Ceasefire Resolution
Members of the American Sociological Association will now get a say, voting on whether to make their group the latest to call for an end to the war.
Black Scholars Face Anonymous Accusations in Anti-DEI Crusade
Since right-wing firebrand Christopher Rufo helped bring down Harvard’s president, at least seven more scholars—most of them Black—have confronted accusations of plagiarism or research misconduct spread by conservative media.
CUNY Awarded $5M for Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Graduate Program
The City University of New York system has received $5 million from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to launch the...
White Professor Wins Discrimination Lawsuit Against St. Louis HBCU
A white professor recently won $750,000 in a lawsuit against Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis after accusing the historically...
Davenport U Launches Bilingual Degree Program for Latino Students
The private university in Michigan is producing online degree programs with courses that alternate between English and Spanish each week.
Bill Seeks Funding Ban for Medical Schools With DEI Programs
A Republican congressman from North Carolina wants to prohibit federal funding, including student loans, for medical schools with diversity, equity...
1,000+ Institutions are Hispanic-Serving or on the Cusp
About 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States qualified or were on the cusp of becoming Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs)...