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A photo illustration showing, on the left, UC Riverside's campus and, on the right, Andrea Smith.

Professor Leaving University After Being Dubbed ‘Pretendian’ for Years

University of California, Riverside, professor resigns after colleagues alleged her Cherokee heritage claims were fraudulent. She remained employed in academe despite years of denunciations.

California 2-Year Instructors Sue Over Diversity Rules

Six faculty members sued California’s community college system leaders and others Thursday to overturn new diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility...
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Popular Chancellor Is Ousted, and No One Is Saying Why

After 10 years as chancellor, Nancy Cantor of Rutgers-Newark will not have her contract renewed next year. Faculty and local leaders are angry.

Boston U Hires Outgoing Harvard Misinformation Researcher

Boston University announced Wednesday that it has hired Joan Donovan, the internet misinformation and disinformation researcher whose exit from Harvard...
A photograph of Trinity College's campus.

‘Constitutional Crisis’ at Trinity?

A dispute at the Connecticut college over two deans’ behavior has administrators and professors at loggerheads regarding the limits of the faculty’s investigative authority.

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U of Chicago Financial Aid Settlement Leaves Co-Defendants in a Tough Spot

The University of Chicago settled a federal antitrust lawsuit over financial aid. What does that mean for the 16 remaining defendants in the class action case?

Christina Cuevas, chair of the Name Exploration Subcommittee, stands and speaks while her fellow board members sit next to her in front of a crowd of people.

Delayed Name Change at Cabrillo College

Board members paused plans to pick a new name for the college after the process sparked controversy. 

Shaw University Reopens Campus Mosque

Shaw University reopened its campus mosque to worshippers after closing it during the COVID-19 pandemic, The News & Observer reported...