Diversity

Professor whose comment on white male students set off viral debate wishes her statements had "nuance and complexity" and pledges "inclusive learning environment."

Historians at Sacramento State are furious that an anthropology course has been deemed to meet a state requirement for study of American history.

Duke punishes, but lets return to campus, the student who placed a noose on a tree. In student's apology, he claims ignorance of the meaning of a noose -- an explanation that only some on campus accept.

Though protected by the First Amendment, protests involving stepping on the American flag create furors at colleges.

Author discusses her new book on the role and long-term impact of Native American mascots of college teams.

Hiring faculty around interdisciplinary themes appears to have a positive impact on diversity and scholarship, report finds.

McMaster U addresses gender pay gap by giving $3,500 raises to female faculty members.

Judith Shapiro considers whether it is time for faculty members to focus on their colleges and universities more than on their disciplines and organizational units.

By Judith Shapiro