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U.K. Science Secretary Pays Damages to Professor Over Extremism Claims
The professor says the science secretary “made a cheap political point at my expense and caused serious damage to my reputation.”
Jewish, Muslim Students Fear Their Views Put Them in Danger
A new report says Jewish and Muslim students fear “personal danger” related to their positions on the Israel-Hamas war and view controversial protest slogans differently.
New College of Florida Hires Professor Who Champions Colonialism
The institution’s president has appointed Bruce Gilley—who’s argued that a “European moral revolution” ended Africa’s “endemic slave empires” and said the transgender flag symbolizes mutilating children—to teach.
Democrats Make Their Case for DEI
A Republican described diversity, equity and inclusion offices as a “cancer.” Democrats pushed back, calling their understanding of the concept flawed.
Senate Democrats Press Education Department for FAFSA Fix
Hopkins Medicine’s DEI Chief Resigns After Backlash to Comments on Privilege
Kansas Bill Would Fine Colleges $10K for Diversity Statements in Hiring
Negotiators Fail to Bridge ‘Gulf’ on Reciprocity Changes
An Education Department rule-making committee went back and forth this week over how and whether states should regulate out-of-state online colleges, but didn’t reach an agreement.