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Failure to Communicate
Professor suspended for saying a Chinese word that sounds like a racial slur in English.
Gag Order or Privacy Concern?
When it comes to their students testing positive for COVID-19, professors say they have a right to know and share the information how they deem appropriate. Colleges want to keep those cases close to the vest.
Running Numbers or Running From Numbers?
As colleges moved to reopen classrooms this fall, groups of researchers were forthright with statistical modeling showing likely COVID-19 infections on campus. That's more than some public flagship universities can say.
Intellectual Property ‘Grab’
Youngstown State faculty members say university is trying to seize all rights to their intellectual property.
Whose Music Theory?
A 20-minute plenary talk boils over into music theory's biggest imbroglio in years. Allegations of anti-Black bias and anti-Semitism fly.
‘Going to the Mat’ Over Diversity Training
Political science professor at Converse College says he's facing termination for refusing to complete two diversity and antibias training modules.
U.S. and ‘Them’
A leading voice on welfare reform is accused of racism after he publishes an article linking poverty to "culture." Journal faces calls for retraction.
Canceling Emeritus
San Diego State considers a policy on revoking emeritus status when retired professors hurt the university's reputation.