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Two flagpoles, one with an Israeli flag and one with a Palestinian flag, stand next to one another.
Opinion

An Awkward False Neutrality

Abiya Ahmed and Alexander Key argue that false binaries and assumptions contribute to distortions of campus discourse on Palestine.

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Bilingual Tutoring Encourages Engagement, Academic Success

Pacific Oaks College in California hired bilingual tutors to support Spanish-speaking students, encouraging them to seek help and promoting connection to the institution.

Professor Cleared of Misrepresenting Her Ethnic Identity

The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee has reversed course and cleared professor Margaret Noodin of misleading people about her ethnic...

Harvard Students Agree to Drop Suit Over Comaroff’s Alleged Harassment

Three women who accused now-former Harvard University professor John Comaroff of sexual harassment, and of retaliating against them for reporting...
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Opinion

A New Postsecondary-to-Political Pipeline

A pathway for students interested in elected office could feature a broad curriculum including sociology and ethnic, gender and environmental studies, Megan Thiele Strong and Paul Fong write.

Shafik’s face, wearing sunglasses reflecting an image of a Palestinian flag

Why Did Shafik Step Down Now?

Congress grilled seven leaders over campus antisemitism in three hearings. Columbia President Minouche Shafik is now the third leader to resign in the aftermath.

Johns Hopkins Announces ‘Posture of Restraint‘ on Statements

Academic leaders at Johns Hopkins University announced Thursday that from now on they will exercise a “posture of restraint” when...
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AAUP Faces Criticism for Reversal on Academic Boycotts

The American Association of University Professors announced Monday it had dropped its categorical opposition to the tactic. Critics say the organization has changed for the worse, but its new president isn’t backing down.