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Pro-Palestinian Student Removed During Georgia State University Commencement
A video clip of a student wearing a keffiyeh and being escorted out of Georgia State University’s graduate commencement by...
The Cost of Lockdowns on Health Care Access: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Shamma A. Alam, associate professor of economics and chairperson of the department of international studies...
Poll: Nearly Half of Adults Oppose the Pro-Palestinian Protests at Colleges
The pro-Palestinian protests on many college campuses are dividing opinions—especially between younger and older adults—with nearly half of those responding...
Virginia County Defunds Community College Over SJP Film Screening
After Students for Justice in Palestine showed a movie on campus at Piedmont Virginia Community College, a local county suspended funding for the college.
Grad Speakers Join the Protest Fray
Speakers at USC and CUNY have withdrawn from commencement ceremonies, while one at Michigan criticized administrators for failing to divest.
Tenure and Promotion Barriers Persist for Women, Faculty of Color
The number of women and people of color on the tenure track has increased over the past seven years, but...
What the ‘Antisemitism Awareness’ Bill Could Mean for Higher Ed
The House voted Wednesday to codify a broad definition of antisemitism into federal law. Supporters say it’s necessary to protect Jewish students. Critics worry that it could chill free speech on campus.
Academic Success Tip: Changing Curricula to Appeal to Pop Culture, Niche Interests
Professors get creative in drawing students into learning through novel course offerings focusing on pop stars, aliens and more.