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Where DEI Work Is Faculty Work
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will soon require diversity-contribution statements from all faculty members for tenure and promotion.
A Pile of Honorary Degrees for Zelensky
At least 15 institutions plan to honor the Ukrainian president in absentia, showing support for his war-ravaged country while inspiring the Class of 2022 with his example of dauntless leadership.
Bristling at Budget-Busting Buyouts
Questionable spending on contract buyouts for fired coaches at the University of South Carolina has state lawmakers demanding answers. It’s a familiar story at colleges across the country.
Howard’s $785M Investment Far Surpasses Other HBCUs
Most historically Black colleges and universities can’t fix existing facilities, let alone build new ones. In a perennially underfunded sector, Howard University’s $785 million for construction stands out.
Professor Sues U of Florida Over COVID-19
A professor is suing the University of Florida in federal court for suppressing his free speech rights, The Gainesville Sun...
An Alternative Approach to First Responders: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Portland State University Week: Greg Townley, associate professor of community psychology, says sending...
A New Symbol for Carleton College? Really?
The new president of Carleton College made an interesting announcement Thursday: “We are adopting a bold new design to represent...
Hawai‘i Faculty Publicly Rebukes State Senate Higher Ed Chair
A contentious relationship between the University of Hawai‘i and a powerful state lawmaker hit a breaking point last month when...