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Professor Leaving University After Being Dubbed ‘Pretendian’ for Years
University of California, Riverside, professor resigns after colleagues alleged her Cherokee heritage claims were fraudulent. She remained employed in academe despite years of denunciations.
California 2-Year Instructors Sue Over Diversity Rules
Six faculty members sued California’s community college system leaders and others Thursday to overturn new diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility...
Delayed Name Change at Cabrillo College
Board members paused plans to pick a new name for the college after the process sparked controversy.
After Racist Writings Revealed, Scholar’s Link to Texas Center Erased
A HuffPost exposé connected a visiting scholar at UT Austin to posts made under a pseudonym. It’s not the center’s first brush with controversy.
At 11th Hour, University Drops Racial Literacy Requirement
A mandated curriculum long sought by Virginia Commonwealth students and faculty members was set to take effect this fall. The university delayed it late last month, and advocates don’t buy its reasoning for doing so.
Report: Admissions Gap Between White and Asian Applicants
Asian American students are much less likely than white applicants to be accepted to highly selective colleges and universities, according...
Civil Rights Complaint Targets Black Artists’ Residency
A legal nonprofit has filed a civil rights complaint against the University of Nebraska at Lincoln over a residency program...
Cal State 2025 Graduation Rate Goals Lagging
The California State University system’s graduation rates have markedly improved, but significant equity gaps remain, according to a new report...