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Dos and Don’ts of Political Engagement and Student Voting
In preparation for the 2023 and 2024 elections, higher education practitioners should be aware of the ways they can or cannot encourage students’ political activism and rights as voters. An American Council on Education brief offers five ways to support student voting.
Colleges Draw Criticism for Slow Response to Hamas Attacks
After student organizations released statements backing attacks against Israeli citizens, critics called on university leaders to forcefully condemn them. Not all did.
Showcasing Solutions for Better Campus Discourse
At a gathering focused on pluralism, academics, nonprofit leaders and college administrators assess the state of campus discourse and spotlight steps to improve it.
Promoting Academic Freedom, from UChicago to… Hamline?
Free expression debates continue at universities. And when traditional institutions don’t back speech, others, such as Heterodox Academy and Jordan Peterson's new venture, step in.
Campus Free Speech Survey Rife With Contradictions
The public doesn’t want administrators interfering with campus speech. But they also think professors should be prevented from saying offensive things or inviting controversial speakers.
A Speech About Free Speech Is Shouted Down
Robert George, an advocate for allowing diverse views on campuses, was interrupted by students protesting his stances on LGBTQ+ individuals.
A Clash Over Student Journalism
Ted Daniels, the former adviser for The Collegian at Ashland University, believes his contract was not renewed because he taught students investigative journalism. Administrators deny his claims.
New Academic Freedom Principles Open Door to Outside Intervention
The Princeton Principles—endorsed by a program and some professors at the university, but not Princeton itself—say off-campus actors “should become involved” in some instances.