Race & Ethnicity

David Harris gives his perspective as a college president and a black man on the events of recent weeks in Minnesota, Central Park and elsewhere.

#BlackBirdersWeek seeks to interrupt stereotypes about who belongs in nature and science.

Incoming and current college students are being reported to their universities for racist speech on social media related to national discussions on police brutality and racial injustice.

In the wake of George Floyd's killing and national unrest, activists are demanding their universities cut ties with police. Administrators largely are resisting the calls.

Professor resigns after criticizing protesters, and another faces calls for his termination. What's a better way to respond to national protests and students' concerns about them?

In this searing moment for our country, colleges should recommit to equity, Isis Artze-Vega writes, by acknowledging their own flaws and embracing inclusive teaching practices.

College leaders call for societal change and urge their communities not to turn to violence in protests against racism, police brutality and the senseless killing of George Floyd.

Everything you need to know for Friday and the weekend about higher ed and the coronavirus in one easy-to-read package (with some distractions to help your sanity).