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Five Takeaways From the UCLA, Northwestern, Rutgers Antisemitism Hearing
Republicans sharply criticized Northwestern, but didn’t land any knock-out blows. UCLA avoided tough scrutiny. And this time, Democrats and faculty members went on the offensive.
Lawmakers Sought to Mandate Class on Founding Documents. What Were Professors to Do?
Conservative groups are pushing civics requirements in higher education, not just K-12. In North Carolina, undergraduates now must study the founding documents. Will other states follow?
California State System Reports No Direct Investments in Israel
The California State University System recently indicated that it has no direct ownership of stocks or bonds in companies based...
American Sociological Assoc. Members Call for Gaza Ceasefire
Members of the American Sociological Association (ASA) have passed a resolution calling “for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza”...
Value of College Degree Is Clear, but Public Skepticism Persists
A new report from the Pew Research Center shows that the wealth gap between people with and without college degrees remains wide.
Campus Leaders Stand Their Ground Before Congress
In previous hearings, presidents equivocated on moral questions or were accused of throwing faculty under the bus. This time, leaders pushed back against lawmakers.
UNC System Board Votes to Eliminate DEI Offices
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors voted on Thursday morning to eliminate a policy requiring diversity, equity...
Parents’ Lack of Worry About COVID’s Effects on Kids: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Morgan Polikoff, professor of education at the University of Southern California, examines why parents don't...