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Students, Unions to Protest Trump’s Higher Ed Agenda Friday

Members of the American Association of University Professors, the affiliated American Federation of Teachers and student groups are planning protests...
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Opinion

The Push for Viewpoint Diversity Misses the Point

What matters is not a mere diversity of views on campus but rather our disposition toward different ideas.

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More College Leaders Speak Out Against Compact but Don’t Reject It

Experts say the mixed messaging reflects confusion over the Trump administration’s muddled rollout of the agreement and a desire to keep all options open.
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Amy Reid Named ‘Honorary Alum’ After Being Denied Emerita Title

The symbolic move stands in direct opposition to the New College president’s decision.

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Opinion

Universities Can’t Pursue Truth Without Viewpoint Diversity

This is what we wish critics of the concept on both the left and right would understand.

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Sanctioned Faculty Report Emotional Distress, Lack of Support, FIRE Survey Shows

Scholars targeted for their speech report emotional distress, low confidence in academic freedom on their campuses and little public support...
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How Universities Are Responding to Trump’s Compact

The document would require signatories to make sweeping changes to policies and practices. A number of institutions have already said no, and more responses are expected.

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Opinion

The Palestine Exception: Is Morality a ‘Distraction’?

A small act in recognition of Palestinian humanity during a scientific presentation should not have been met with a reprimand.