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2 Virginia Universities Won’t Require DEI Classes After Governor’s Review, Board Pushback
Years-long efforts to create and mandate diversity-themed coursework at George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth fizzled after an unusual intervention by Glenn Youngkin and last-minute actions by board members.
Dueling Narratives Emerge After Arrests at UVA
Police forcefully cleared an encampment at the University of Virginia after what officials describe as “aggressive” protester behavior. Videos cast doubts on those claims.
LSU Shreveport Seeks to Fire Tenured Environmental Advocate
The university says Brian Salvatore, who’s made accusations against multiple fellow faculty members, has created a “toxic” work environment.
On National ‘Day of Action for Higher Ed,’ Some Rally, Others Strike
Demonstrations, teach-ins and a graduate-worker walkout highlighted a union-supported, multi-campus event Wednesday designed to push back against attacks on academic freedom, job security and academe more broadly.
IU Bloomington Faculty Votes No Confidence in Leaders
National Protest Day Planned Against ‘Attacks’ on Higher Ed
University of Kentucky President Proposes to Strip Faculty Body’s Power
Eli Capilouto released a “draft of principles” Wednesday that would dissolve the University Senate and replace it with an advisory group.
A Third Vote of No Confidence at Lesley University
Amid job cuts and an alleged lack of transparency, faculty have repeatedly registered their discontent with President Janet Steinmayer. But will it change anything?