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Every American Has a Stake in Columbia’s Fate
The federal government is trying to put the entire private university into a state of receivership, Austin Sarat writes.
Resignations, Disagreements With Dean Roil Chapel Hill Civics School
UNC professors who supported the initiative when others derided it are resigning and denouncing its leader. It’s an ironic turn for a civil discourse school.
Degree in 3, Plus an M.B.A.
A Pennsylvania college is launching a business degree that can be completed in three years, with the hopes of giving students the opportunity to earn their master of business administration in the fourth year.
Publishers Embrace AI as Research Integrity Tool
The $19 billion academic publishing industry is adopting AI-powered tools to improve the quality of peer-reviewed research and speed up production. The latter goal yields “obvious financial benefit” for publishers, one expert said.
Wyoming Governor Signs Anti-DEI Law Restricting Curriculum
Against Service Shaming
Discouraging and devaluing faculty participation in service undermine the public impact of universities, Cullen C. Merritt writes.
Trump’s Columbia Cuts Start Hitting Postdocs, Professors
But the full extent of the slashing is still unclear as neither the Trump administration nor Columbia has shared what grants and contracts were ended.