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Misinformation Research Plows Ahead—but So Do Political Detractors
Republicans’ ongoing lawsuits and House probes have buffeted those who study online falsehoods. Researchers say there’s been a “chilling effect,” but the work goes on.
UC Faculty Oppose Plans for ‘Viewpoint-Neutral’ Middle East History
Some scholars found the idea of developing programming to ease on-campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas war an outrageous overstep by the system’s president.
A Professor Caught in the Middle on Israel-Hamas: Syllabus Podcast
This week’s episode of the Syllabus podcast, from the Office of Open Learning at American Jewish University and Inside Higher...
Professor Says Spelman Raised Students’ Grades, Fired Him
Former tenure-track faculty member says the college inflated students’ grades and axed him after he complained. Some say that violates academic freedom.
Communication Association Apologizes for Blocked Gaza Speech
The National Communication Association’s Executive Committee said last week that the “events leading up to the censoring and dismissal” of...
UF President, Ex-FAU Contender Argue Over Israel-Nazi Post
One former Republican politician who now leads a Florida public university is criticizing a current GOP politician who was floated...
Gaza Speech Allegedly Blocked by National Communication Association
A historic moment for Palestinians at the organization’s annual conference was shut down over concerns about calling the deaths in Gaza “genocide,” professors say.
USC Professor Barred From Campus After Exchange With Students
A tenured Jewish professor at the University of Southern California was barred from the campus and instructed to teach remotely...