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A Research Group of Their Own
Texas Tech and Indiana U at Bloomington have developed programs that encourage female faculty members to find more time to publish their research.
Gender Equity or Else
Ireland considers plan for financial punishments for universities that fail to meet specified targets.
Unintended Help for Male Professors
Colleges adopted policies to stop the tenure clock to help professors who are new parents, especially mothers. Study suggests fathers may be the real beneficiaries.
Diversifying the Presidency
The last five campus leaders picked at Cal State have been women, and recent hires have doubled the number of Asian-Americans who will be campus presidents.
An Issue Beyond Carolina
Colleges around the country are adding facilities and adopting policies designed to help transgender students.
U.S. Says Bathroom Law Violates Title IX
Justice Department tells U of North Carolina that it is violating federal law by enforcing state statute limiting bathrooms transgender people may use.
Honorary Degree Questioned
Students and gay rights groups object to University of Utah plans to award an honorary degree to philanthropist with ties to anti-LGBT organizations. And university didn't win over critics by scrubbing her bio.
When the Alleged Harasser Is the Dean
Wesleyan U professor's lawsuit alleges sexual harassment by a dean and a campaign of retaliation for reporting him.