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Win for Academic Freedom in Nebraska

University of Nebraska system Board of Regents voted down a proposal to ban the "imposition" of critical race theory in the classroom. Students and faculty members wanted that outcome, but some worry about the damage that's already been done.

Cornell Says No Remote Teaching as COVID Fears Persist

Scholars question the legality and morality of Cornell's refusal to consider requests from faculty to teach online -- even requests "premised on the need for a disability accommodation."

'Gag Order' on Mask and Vax Speech

University of Iowa said professors could only talk to students about face masks and vaccinations in course-related discussions about health. Faculty advocates said no way.

Protecting Students Who Seek Mental Health Treatment

In a settlement with Brown, the Justice Department affirms that students with mental health disabilities must be given equal access to higher education.

'Our House Is on Fire'

Louisiana State University faculty and staff members object to returning to a crowded campus and classrooms without a vaccine mandate as the state struggles with COVID.

NCAA Powerless to Punish Baylor for Sexual Misconduct

With its hands tied by NCAA's lack of rules governing athletes' sexual violence, infractions panel leaves Baylor barely punished for institutional student sexual assault scandal.
Opinion

The Fundamental Attribution Error of Admission Test Policies

The funding model of higher education -- not test scores -- is the greatest barrier to college access, writes Joe Bagnoli.

Vaccinations, Unions and the Law

Colleges and universities increasingly want their students and employees to get the jab. Cases involving vaccines within the University of California and other institutions begin to define the legal terrain.