Diversity

Henderson State University bars pants that fall too far below the waist. Students say the rule is unfair to African-Americans.

A gay faculty member at a Christian college describes what it's like to be watching advances in American society and at some institutions -- while remaining unable to rejoice in public.

Having more women on committees that select academics for jobs does not increase the chances for female candidates and may actually do the opposite, according to a study of Italian and Spanish universities.

University quits Christian college group because it didn't kick out two members that have decided to permit the hiring of faculty members in same-sex marriages. Others may follow.

Amid calls for his termination, Central Connecticut State suspends professor who's had skirmishes with the law -- even though none of the crimes and alleged crimes relate to teaching or publications. When professors break the law, what should a college do?

Sara B. Pritchard, Adeline Koh and Michelle Moravec describe rationale behind new hashtag to remind the world of the diversity of faculty members.

Kate Blanchard wonders if what higher education truly needs is a fresh start -- even if that means the end of institutions that many revere.