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‘A Blatant Intrusion’
UNC Chapel Hill Board of Trustees sidelines tenure vote for Nikole Hannah-Jones, “1619 Project” journalist, despite enthusiastic tenure recommendation from faculty and administrators. Professors cry foul.
Michigan Regent Censured Over ‘Witches’ Comments
Ron Weiser said he will not resign and “will not be canceled” amid outcry over comments he made about women who hold elected office in Michigan, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Faculty, Staff Confused and Concerned at Contra Costa
Three contract administrators will be let go in June, despite support from faculty and staff unions.
Opinion
It's Time for Governing Boards to Weigh In on Race
College and university governing boards must push their institutions to be forces for ending, rather than perpetuating, racism, write Carlton Brown, Richard Legon and Terrence MacTaggart.
Accusations Abound at a Community College
One trustee in Johnson County has been censured for sending a private email to state lawmakers about her concerns. The board says she promoted secrecy. She says she was only trying to get answers for constituents.
More Trustees Fear for the Future
More than 40 percent of trustees are now very concerned about the future of higher education, up 14 points from last year, according to a survey.
Paralyzed by Division
As friction on Wayne State's governing board ratchets up, some suggest waiting for the 2020 election is the only way to solve the problem. But can a university operate in neutral for a year?
A System Divided?
University of North Carolina system's top lawyer issues cease-and-desist letter to outside lawyer said to be representing some of its board members.