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Tenure Under Threat in Georgia

Professors within the University System of Georgia say the Board of Regents' policy proposals seek to centralize power and end, not update, tenure.

Denied in a Heartbeat

Kutztown University didn’t grant any remote teaching requests this term, not even to an immunosuppressed professor with a new heart. The case raises more questions about “blanket” accommodation bans.

Into Their Own Hands

Professors in Iowa and Georgia are acting on their own to require masks in their classrooms.

Thinking About Thanksgiving

Some colleges are planning to shift instruction online after the Thanksgiving vacation, but far fewer are doing so than last year when COVID-19 vaccinations were not yet available.

‘Cancelled’ for Saying ‘China Virus’?

University of Dallas professor takes heat for saying “China virus” in his syllabus, while university is criticized for asking professor to change that language.

Climbing Toward Vaccine Compliance

Among colleges mandating COVID vaccines, many are reporting steady progress toward compliance with the requirements, even as their approaches to stragglers differ.
Opinion

The Trouble With Distorted Histories

The argument that it’s a violation of medical ethics to make vaccines mandatory for students and faculty is highly questionable, argue Cora Olson, Ashley Shew, Miranda Fleck and Chiara Tartaglino.

Getting Minority Graduate Students May Not Be Easy

Survey of potential students finds those in minority groups were more affected by the pandemic and are quite price-sensitive when making decisions.