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Race, Graffiti and an Arrest

U of Wisconsin police pull black student from class to arrest him for allegedly spray-painting anti-racist messages across campus, prompting criticism that university cares more about graffiti than bigotry.

Diversifying the Humanities

Study finds gains in undergraduate degrees awarded, but losses at the doctoral level.

A College Rejects Posse

Grinnell severs ties with a well-respected organization that sends groups of low-income and minority students to elite colleges. Many on campus are unhappy about the move.

Messages That Aren't Easily Erased

Pro-Trump chalkings and graffiti spread to dozens of campuses, in many cases accompanied by comments about immigrants or Muslims, and set off debates about free speech and tolerance.
Opinion

Quelling Racial Tensions

To begin to deal with racial tensions, colleges and universities should recognize and respect people's humanity and apply other conflict-resolution principles, says Michael F. Mascolo.

Change From the Top

New study suggests colleges with female presidents are more likely than other institutions to have a greater share of humanities professors who are women.

When the Alleged Harasser Is the Dean

Wesleyan U professor's lawsuit alleges sexual harassment by a dean and a campaign of retaliation for reporting him.

A Civil Rights Hero Who Disappeared

New book tells story of a largely forgotten man who won a landmark Supreme Court decision.