Free Speech

A Penn State professor says he was protecting pro–vaccine mandate demonstrators when he struggled with a counterprotester. The professor was vindicated in court, but Penn State wants to fire him anyway.

Student observations about campus communities, advocacy activity and career-prep catch-up.

The surveys highlighting it among students provide no definitive evidence of repression and, in fact, may actually show strong levels of free speech and diversity on campuses, argues John K. Wilson.

By John K. Wilson

Creating a more diverse campus must include fostering a sense of belonging, writes DEI administrator Mary Ann Villarreal.

By Mary Ann Villarreal

Normal? Not exactly—but academic, social and wellness realities this semester have pointed in a positive direction for many students.

A painting of Mary and Jesus, featuring a Jesus that resembles George Floyd, was stolen—twice—from the Catholic University of America. Many students don’t want it back on campus.

Marquette’s president reflects on how and why the university guides students toward a moral future.

By Michael R. Lovell

Suggestions from students who were surveyed about why cheating occurs about how higher ed institutions can help prevent it.