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In Statehouses, Tenure Was Bruised, but DEI Was Walloped
This year, Republican lawmakers in multiple states proposed bills eliminating tenure and targeting diversity, equity and inclusion. But legislatures only ended up passing significant bans on DEI.
Texas A&M President Claims Ignorance in Black Editor Hiring Controversy
Texas A&M University’s president and a vice president on Wednesday claimed ignorance and a procedural breakdown regarding the institution’s mishandling...
‘Teaching on Eggshells’: Students Report Professors’ Offensive Comments
A recent survey shows about 75 percent of students would report professors for saying something they find offensive.
Former President to Earn $150K as Part-Time Consultant
Jon H. Larson spent 23 years as president of Ocean County College, and now, after stepping down in June, he’ll...
Texas A&M President Retires, Citing Press Over Mishandled Hire of Black Editor
The university’s president since June 2021 stepped down effective immediately Thursday night amid negative national media attention.
Florida State Fires Professor Over ‘Extreme Negligence’ in His Research
Florida State University has fired Eric Stewart, a professor of criminology, for “extreme negligence” in research, The Tallahassee Democrat reported...
Prompting Discussion or Tempting Litigation?
Sarah Lawrence College will ask applicants about the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban, quoting directly from the decision. Is it a savvy workaround or a brash rejoinder?
Assessing Nondegree Credential Quality
A new report recommends ways states can better ensure the quality of programs as they proliferate across the country.