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From Diversity Chief to College President

Changing demographics and demands for inclusion on campuses open a nontraditional path to the presidency. But two recent appointees have been subject to anonymous email campaigns.

The Admissions Tour That Went Horribly Wrong

Woman called police on two Native American brothers she believed were not really part of the group, but who were doing nothing wrong. To many, incident illustrates the hostility facing minority students in higher education, including admissions process.

Bad Humor

When one scholar's “lame” joke in a crowded elevator was another’s offensive comment, a disciplinary society was asked to adjudicate. Now, a political scientist won't apologize.

Columbia Professor Barred From Israel

A Columbia University professor was barred from entering Israel because of her ties to the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement...

No Nobel Prize in Literature This Year

The Swedish Academy will not award a Nobel Prize in literature this year because of a crisis over sexual abuse...

In China, Alleged Attempt to Intimidate a Student Activist

A Peking University student who filed a request for records related to an alleged rape of a student by a...

Columbia Art Students Want Tuition Refund

Students in the visual arts M.F.A. program at Columbia University are demanding tuition refunds, citing inadequate facilities and support, The...

University Backs President Who Is Subject of Suit

Columbia International University released a statement Sunday backing its president, Mark Smith (right), who is being sued over allegations at...