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Columbia’s President Denounced Her Before Congress. Firing Could Be Next.
Law professor Katherine Franke has long been outspoken in her support of Palestinians. Now, after House Republicans and her university president called her out in an antisemitism hearing, she faces potential termination.
Republicans Demand Information About Alleged Misconduct at Haskell Indian Nations University
A university serving Native American students in Kansas allegedly mishandled sexual assault cases, among other concerns, according to a redacted report. Republican lawmakers want to know more.
AI Taking Root in Growing Number of Agriculture Programs
Embracing the technology could not only boost food production but also prepare students for fast-changing jobs.
Why Some Selective M.F.A. Programs Are Going Tuition-Free
Some M.F.A. programs at Juilliard and the University of Southern California, among others, won’t charge tuition starting next fall. But will it expand access to the arts?
Who Owns the Letter ‘D’?
Giving an F for Recording Classes, Even for Students With Disabilities
A UCLA professor whose classroom hosts contentious debates says she’ll fail any student who records. She says it’s a matter of academic freedom. But does federal law allow it?
Some Community Colleges See Level Funding Despite Lean State Budgets
In some states, community college systems have seen wins this budget season even when lawmakers were looking to cut costs.
A Nonprofit Says Colleges Spend Big on DEI. Is It ‘Wildly’ Overstating the Case?
American Transparency publishes spending investigations under the moniker OpenTheBooks but doesn’t say where it gets its own money. Its definitions of DEI positions are way too broad, says one targeted university.