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Breaking Down Diversity Statements

New paper explores just what faculty candidates include in their statements, which are currently the subject of debate.

New Front in Fight Over Affirmative Action

Lawsuit seeks information on candidates for admission throughout University of California campuses, seeking to demonstrate that race continues to be a factor in admissions.

Activists Targeted

Chapel Hill students are being harassed by a white nationalist online commentator with ties to the alleged Pittsburgh synagogue shooter.
Opinion

Why Colleges Should Require Faculty Diversity Statements

The University of California, Los Angeles, is right to do so, argues Carmen Mitchell, and other institutions would be smart to follow suit.

Going to Class While Black

A professor at UT San Antonio was recorded calling the police on an African American student who had propped her feet up on the seat in front of her.

A Call for Curatorial Teaching

Whenever I draft a new course or revise an old one, I ask myself which voices I tend to privilege and which ones, by neglect or ignorance, I leave out, writes Irina Popescu.

Making a Statement on Diversity Statements

Former Harvard dean's tweet against required faculty diversity statements sets off debate.

Rowan Relents on Sports Bras

University ends rule for female athletes after article draws widespread criticism of the ban.