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FIRE Survey: Most Faculty Fear Discussing Controversial Topics

The vast majority of faculty members—87 percent—say it’s difficult to have open and honest conversations about divisive political topics, including...
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Republicans Host Campus Free Speech Roundtable

The discussion focused on claims that DEI programs are silencing conservative students and faculty, reinforcing the GOP’s message that colleges and universities are liberal bastions and do not welcome intellectual diversity.

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Students Accuse Chemistry Professor of Inappropriate Touching

An Instagram Me Too account and student newspaper have shared allegations against a faculty member at Washington University in St. Louis. He denies the claims and says he’s “already been judged guilty in the court of social media.”

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Tennessee State Interim President Resigns Under Pressure 

Ronald Johnson steps down amid tensions with the Board of Trustees and ongoing efforts to restore the university’s financial health.

Duke Endowment Pledges $1.9 Billion to 4 Colleges

The Duke Endowment, one of the largest nonprofit foundations in the nation, will donate $1.9 billion to four colleges in...

Air Force Academy Sued Over Affirmative Action

An anti–affirmative action group sued the Air Force Academy for its continued use of race-conscious admissions on Wednesday, days after...
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Scaling Up: College Readiness Coaching for First-Year Students

A personalized coaching model for at-risk first-year students helps address persistence at Shepherd University. The intervention has expanded campuswide, allowing all learners to receive this kind of help.

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Teaching Tip: Using Case Studies in Class

College students indicate they have a preference for learning using case studies or real-world applications. Here’s how faculty members can integrate that into their curriculum.