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‘LGBT Inclusion in American Life’
Scott McLemee reviews LGBT Inclusion in American Life by Susan Burgess.
Shouting Down Speakers Who Offend
Over the course of a month, students on several college campuses shut down speakers they disagreed with. Why is it so hard to forge a consensus on what protecting free speech really means?
10 Ways to End Elitism in Math Classes
Our current approach often translates into racism, classism and sexism—and leaves many students feeling as if they don’t belong and can’t succeed, writes Felicia Darling.
Dean Allegedly Fired for Support of LGBTQ+ Rights
The Prejudicial Logic of Productivity
Discrimination against disabled faculty members is often dismissed because it’s linked to the academy’s deeply entrenched values around productivity, Sandy Sufian writes.
No Quick Fix for Enrollment Woes
Amid undergraduate enrollment declines and harsh criticism from faculty members, Northeastern Illinois University struggles to keep supporting and educating Latino, Black and transfer students.
Is Gun Violence Scaring Off International Students?
Campus shootings have become a major concern for those from abroad, particularly Asia. For many, a U.S. education is still worth the risk—but experts say each incident makes recruitment harder.
2.2% of This Year’s Applicants Are Trans or Nonbinary
Data come from Common App and Campus Pride as they release new guide on sex and gender questions in applications.