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Against Acronyms

They've become ubiquitous signals of antiracism initiatives, but they are not the path to more just and inclusive universities, argues Jill Stoner.
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Language Matters

We need to reflect on how we wield our words as scientists and educators, especially when doing work to make academe and science more diverse, writes Maria Qadri.

Joint Faculty Hire Spotlights Disability

Florida State’s creative writing program wanted one professor but hired two. The fact that they were both disabled was something of an afterthought, but the professors say the move matters -- and follows years of activism on the part of disabled scholars.

Going Behind the Rhetoric

A new report examines the strengths and weakness of statements made by college leaders after the killing of George Floyd -- and the actions that followed.

Impostor Feelings and ‘Brilliance’ Fields

Women -- especially women of color -- and graduate students and postdocs are more likely to think they don’t belong in fields perceived to value genius over training, study says.
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Decreasing Structural Racism in Higher Education

At least two features must be reconsidered: remediation and the lack of credit transfer from associate to bachelor’s degree programs, argues Alexandra W. Logue.
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Attacks on Critical Race Theory Threaten Democracy

Grounding in an accurate and complete American history -- of which race is a central component -- is the basis for a common understanding on which a democracy is built, Harvey J. Graff argues.

Ole Miss Settles With Professor

Garrett Felber maintains he was let go for his politics and outspokenness but that he’s ready to move on. Concerns linger about the climate for academic freedom on campus.