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Texas Tech System Prohibits Academic Discussions on Trans Identity
The Texas Tech University system has ordered all faculty to refrain from classroom discussions of transgender identity, The Texas Tribune...
Judge Reinstates South Dakota Prof Fired for Kirk Comments
A South Dakota district court judge ordered the University of South Dakota on Wednesday to reinstate Michael Hook, a tenured...
Opinion
A Final Project That Can Bring Joy and Meaning
With the rise of AI-enabled cheating, a creative assignment can be a powerful alternative to the traditional term paper, Peter C. Herman writes.
Gutted NCES Releases First Batch of Higher Ed Data
Experts say they have no reason to mistrust the new data, but aspects of the rollout suggest the Education Department could struggle to maintain quality with fewer resources. The department disputes that there were issues with the rollout.
Angelo State Allows LGBQ Discussions, Holds Firm on Anti-Trans Policies
Directives related to a slate of convoluted and sometimes contradictory new policies prohibiting discussion of transgender topics and identity have...
Purdue to Send Professor, Grad Student and Alumni Into Space
Purdue University has trained 28 NASA astronauts, including Neil Armstrong. Now the university plans to send a five-person, all-Purdue team...
Angelo State May Ban Pride Flags, Pronouns and Preferred Names
The new policies, if fully implemented, will also prohibit any discussion of transgender topics. It’s the latest assault on academic freedom at Texas public institutions.
Going Old-School: Professors Use Print Books to Teach AI
Faculty members help students practice close reading and analysis with a physical book, building life skills and social connection.