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Fanfare, Then Fallout at Antiracist Research Center Reveals Other Fractures
The Boston University research center and its founder, Ibram X. Kendi, faced backlash after announcing layoffs. Some employees and students say the controversy overshadows larger questions about the university’s commitment to DEI.
Oregon State Professor Accused of Falsely Claiming Native Ancestry
The Tribal Alliance Against Frauds says Qwo-Li Driskill is lying when they claim Indigenous ancestry.
Chico State Professor Must Pay After Losing Libel Suit
A judge has ordered a professor accused of having sex with a graduate student, and of subsequently threatening to kill...
UC San Diego, UAW Settle Alleged Felony Vandalism Charge
The University of California, San Diego, said last week that it won’t move forward with trying to criminally charge union-represented...
NSF Fills New Role to Combat Sexual Assault, Harassment
The National Science Foundation has filled a new role leading its efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault or...
U of Washington Faculty Search Weighed Race Inappropriately
A psychology department hiring committee re-ranked finalists to hire a Black candidate over a white person originally rated No. 1, violating policy, a report concludes.
Opinion
A Wake-Up Call for Jewish Faculty
Jewish faculty and staff need institutionally supported spaces for community, now more than ever, Marina Umaschi Bers writes.
Part-Time Faculty Members Strike at Columbia College Chicago
The part-time faculty union launched a walkout Monday, sending strong demands to both the institution and its own members.