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In Defense of the AAUP’s Statement on Boycotts
John K. Wilson opposes academic boycotts but supports the AAUP’s controversial new statement nevertheless.
‘In Pursuit’: The Power of Epistemic Humility
Elizabeth H. Bradley and Jonathon S. Kahn ask if the breakdown of dialogue on campus is in part a reflection of how we teach.
‘Red Wedding’: Storied Stanford Creative Writing Program Laying Off Lecturers
The university says creative writing faculty recommended returning its Jones Lectureships to their “original intent” as short-term teaching appointments for talented writers. A lecturer of 20 years said he thinks there’s a “peasants and lords issue” in the program.
Should Higher Ed Workers Have to Pay Dues to Unions That Criticize Israel?
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is representing, for free, Jewish academics who don’t want to support a pro-BDS labor organization. But the foundation is trying to score broader wins.
U of Miami Professor Apologizes for Wearing Palestine Sash
Academic Associations Face Critique for Political Statements
A new report from AEI adds to a growing wave of conservative criticism suggesting that academe should avoid taking a stance on contentious issues.
Survey: Cost of Course Materials Impacts Student Success
New data from Bay View Analytics found the price of textbooks and other class materials has negatively impacted many students’ ability to enroll in courses or resulted in a nonpassing grade.