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The Problem With Civility

As Berkeley chancellor joins those calling for more civility in academe, faculty critics see an attack on academic freedom.

The Emails on Salaita

As U. of Illinois offers public explanation for blocking hire of professor, newly released documents show involvement of fund-raisers and interest in keeping trustees informed as chancellor prepared to nix appointment.
A photo illustration of the Israeli and Palestinian flags, with a rather grimy filter.

Boycott Battles Ahead

Both advocates and opponents of the boycott of Israeli universities are gearing up for a busy academic year on that front.

'In a Hurricane'

In the backlash over Cary Nelson backing the U. of Illinois for denying a job to a controversial scholar, no one is more surprised at the outrage than Cary Nelson.
Opinion

An Appointment to Reject

Cary Nelson writes that the chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did the right thing in blocking a faculty appointment for Steven Salaita.
Opinion

Fighting the Twitter Police

The way the U. of Illinois blocked Steven Salaita from taking a position there is a clear violation of academic freedom, writes John K. Wilson.

Censorship at China Studies Meeting

European Association for Chinese Studies reports that conference materials were confiscated and censored after chief executive of Confucius Institute Headquarters, a conference sponsor, objected to contents.

Out of a Job

Professor whose writings have angered many was offered job at U. of Illinois, pending formal board approval. He didn't get it. Is he being punished for his views? His tone? Both?