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UNC Plans to Define Academic Freedom—and Its Limits
The Faculty Assembly’s proposed definition will soon go before the state university system’s board, but with added language such as “academic freedom is not absolute.” The state AAUP is objecting.
Minneapolis’s Community Bonds Are Being Tested
Years of partnership between universities and their immigrant neighbors could help the city survive this crisis.
Remote Class and Escorts: Twin Cities Universities Respond to ICE, CBP, Protests
The killings by federal agents in Minneapolis have fueled demonstrations. Area institutions are stepping up security, moving classes online and more.
A Home for Homeless DEI Strategies and Research
A group of current and former diversity professionals and researchers founded a journal to preserve perspectives they fear could be lost amid state and federal crackdowns on DEI work.
George Washington U Pauses Admissions to 5 Ph.D. Programs
GWU is the latest institution to suspend admissions to Ph.D. programs, citing financial constraints. The university is seeing a significant decline in international applicants this year.
Senate Committee Chair Investigates Math Course Placements at Selective Colleges
DHS Targeted Students for Protected Speech
Newly unsealed court documents show that the federal government arrested and attempted to deport international scholars based solely on their pro-Palestinian activism.
Global Talent, Local Support
Universities have developed a wide array of innovative programs and strategies to support international graduate students and scholars. We highlight some commendable ones here.