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California Enacts Sweeping Legacy Ban

The state became the second to prohibit legacy preferences at both public and private institutions. It’s the most consequential legacy legislation to date.

Protesters at Berkeley Law Force Israeli Speaker Offstage

Protesters at the UC Berkeley School of Law disrupted a talk by an Israeli lawmaker last week, forcing him to...

Prof. Accused of Being White Supremacist Leaves Austin Peay

An assistant professor of counseling psychology has left Austin Peay State University after antifascists accused him online of being a...
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Federal Agencies Aim to Boost Research at HBCUs

A newly launched, HBCU-specific $10 million grant program from the National Science Foundation is part of the federal government’s broader push to diversify scientific research and the STEM workforce.

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Tenured Jewish Professor Says She’s Been Fired for Pro-Palestinian Speech

Pennsylvania’s Muhlenberg College may have become the first institution since Oct. 7 to oust a tenured faculty member for such statements, though the professor is appealing the decision and still receiving a salary.

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Study: Supporting URM Students in Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment can help support college attendance and completion, but current practices aren’t equitable for all learners. Interviews with Black, Hispanic and low-income students highlight additional needs among dual-enrollment participants.

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Need Advice on Campus Conflict? Call the Help Desk.

The American Association of Colleges and Universities has launched a resource to advise educators on how to tone down vitriol and foster constructive dialogue.

Researcher Support Consortium Launched to Fight Intimidation

To help scholars and their employers prepare for and respond to intimidation and harassment from outside their institutions, two professors...