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Is Carol Swain Charlie? or Hateful?
Vanderbilt professor sets off furor with her column criticizing Islam, attracting protesters who accuse her of hate speech -- and a failed counter-protest by a former star of "Saturday Night Live."
Opinion
Black Colleges Matter
Journalists love to write about how historically black colleges serve non-black students, writes C. Rob Shorette. The real story is about how essential these institutions are to black students.
Opinion
Inclusive Conversations
Diversity and inclusion can be challenging ideals to discuss, let alone realize. Elizabeth Simmons shares strategies gleaned from conversations with trusted colleagues.
Freedom to Discriminate?
The U. of New Brunswick stands behind a professor who said Asians are ruining the "British" city of Vancouver.
Gendered Skepticism
New study on online comments suggests big gap in the way men and women perceive evidence of gender bias in sciences. What does that mean for efforts to diversify STEM?
A 'Chilly Climate' on Campus
Colleges have never been more diverse, but that doesn't mean minorities feel safe and welcomed on campuses. A new report describes a subtly hostile environment for women and students of color.
Salary Ceiling for Women Only?
Is it fair for a university to tell a championship-winning women's coach that she won't be renewed in part because of her salary? When the coach of the equivalent men's team earns more?
#FergusonSyllabus
At annual meeting, historians discuss ways to engage students on protests in Ferguson, Mo., and elsewhere.