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Johns Hopkins Announces ‘Posture of Restraint‘ on Statements
AAUP Faces Criticism for Reversal on Academic Boycotts
The American Association of University Professors announced Monday it had dropped its categorical opposition to the tactic. Critics say the organization has changed for the worse, but its new president isn’t backing down.
Judge Tosses Professors’ Suit Against Indiana’s ‘Intellectual Diversity’ Law
Bursting the Idea of the ‘Campus Bubble’
A new book says the diverse experiences of Harvard undergrads during the COVID-19 pandemic carry larger lessons for higher ed—namely that the off-campus lives of low-income students deeply affect their lives on campus.
Indiana Argues Professors Lack First Amendment Rights in Public Classrooms
Defending a new law requiring “intellectual diversity” from professors, the Indiana attorney general echoes Florida and asserts that “curriculum of a public university is government speech.”
Creating Community for Vets at Rural Colleges
A new research review shows what rural community colleges should do to create a greater sense of belonging among student veterans.
AAUP Ends Two-Decade Opposition to Academic Boycotts
In 2005, the American Association of University Professors spoke out against this form of protest amid calls for scholars to spurn Israeli institutions. Now, the group says boycotts “can be considered legitimate tactical responses.”
Disability Ruling Against Calif. College is ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Others
After eight years of litigation, a federal judge has ordered West Los Angeles College to provide on-campus transportation for two students by the start of the fall semester. The ruling may have broader implications.