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Another Texas Faculty Approves Academic Freedom Statement
Despite Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s threat to eliminate tenure in Texas over the University of Texas at Austin’s Faculty Council...
U of Oregon Senate Approves ‘Professor Emerit’ Title
The University of Oregon Senate last week approved a set of resolutions eliminating the gendered retired faculty honorifics “professor emeritus”...
Virginia Governor Seeks Security Funds for HBCUs
Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, said he will ask the General Assembly for emergency funds to enhance security at...
Hennepin President Resigns Following Bullying Allegations
Employees accused Merrill Irving Jr. of harassing and mocking colleagues. An investigation by Minnesota State system leaders found that his alleged behavior did not constitute harassment.
Less Adderall, More Weed
Adderall, once a popular “study drug,” has seen a decline of misuse on college campuses since the pandemic. But experts are still worried—especially since consumption of marijuana and alcohol are up.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Nominated for Supreme Court
President Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson, a judge on the federal court of appeals, for the U.S. Supreme Court on...
COVID-19’s Effects on Undocumented Immigrants
COVID-19 has hit vulnerable populations the hardest. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Franklin and Marshall College Week, Stephanie McNulty...
WPI Faculty Blast Outgoing President
Two letters from faculty groups to the Board of Trustees emphasize the need for transparency in the presidential search process. One charges the outgoing president with eroding shared governance and ignoring faculty concerns.