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Opinion

Deprogramming College

“Programmed” thinking—the tendency to try to solve educational problems with required courses and curricula—has outlived its usefulness, Chris W. Gallagher writes.

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Defense for DEI Initiatives, From a Former Trump Official

Sonny Perdue was Trump’s agriculture secretary before becoming the University System of Georgia chancellor. He has provided a report on diversity, equity and inclusion—and defended it.

Faculty Opposes Penn State Reverse Discrimination Lawsuit

Over 370 faculty members and a few dozen others have signed a letter supporting “antiracist faculty” at Pennsylvania State University...

American Anthropological Association Names New Director

The American Anthropological Association has named Ady Arguelles-Sabatier its new executive director, effective July 31. “Anthropology has the power to...
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He Called an Association a ‘Woke Joke.’ He Lost His Retaliation Claim.

A North Carolina State University professor alleged retaliation for, among other things, his calling the Association for the Study of Higher Education a “Woke Joke.” A 2–1 court decision rejected his claims.

Tenure Awarded ... at Gettysburg, Washington College, Wilkes, Winthrop

The following colleges have awarded professors tenure recently. Gettysburg College Michael Caldwell, biology Rachel Lesser, classics William O’Hara, music Alecea...
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Academic Unions: Chalk, Markers Led to Felony Vandalism Charges

The University of California at San Diego police department arrested two students and a graduate for "felony vandalism" of a new building. The university says they did more than $12,000 in damage, but the unions said they used washable markers and chalk.

Stanford Graduate Student Workers Vote to Unionize

Stanford University graduate student workers who teach and research have unionized, the new Stanford Graduate Workers Union announced Thursday. The...