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Confronting Controversy
Colleges should nurture thoughtful debate on their campuses by establishing a designated physical space for planned discussions, led by students, about controversial topics, writes Zachary R. Wood.
Trigger Warning Skepticism
Survey of literature and arts professors finds 60 percent see the practice as harmful to academic freedom -- although many favor general descriptions on a syllabus, even as they avoid labeling particular works.
Taking a Stand for Free Speech
Dozens of Yale faculty members issue open letter decrying substance and tone of recent discussions of a controversial email -- and urging civil discussions of difficult issues.
Another Association Backs Israel Boycott
The National Women's Studies Association becomes the latest scholarly group to join the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel.
A Class Implodes Over Race
Kansas professor is on leave after students complain over her use of n-word and her statements on retention. Situation is latest to raise issues of racial sensitivity and academic freedom.
A Political Stance
Members of the Middle East Studies Association discuss whether they too should take a collective position on the boycott of Israeli universities.
Big Night for Boycott Movement
Anthropology professors vote overwhelmingly to back boycott of Israeli universities. Issue now goes to their association membership.
Settling With Salaita
U of Illinois settles with professor unhired for his controversial remarks on Twitter. He'll get cash but not the job he wanted.