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Philosophy of Sexism?

U. of Colorado releases extraordinary report about sex bias and incivility in department, and brings in outside chair to change the culture. Move comes in a discipline regularly criticized for lack of support for women.

Keeping Sexes Separate

If a student or group requests a gender-segregated setup for religious reasons, does the university have a responsibility to accommodate?

'Mixed'

Editors discuss themes in new book of essays, written by multiracial college students.

Timid About Fair Use?

A new report from the College Art Association says that artists and art historians have real and perceived concerns about fair use laws. Experts say other kinds of academics do, too.
Opinion

Moving Past Digital Hate

Phyllis M. Wise, whose decision not to cancel classes led to a racist, sexist uproar on Twitter, writes that the incident illustrates why diversity efforts are important.

Snow Hate

When U. of Illinois chancellor didn't cancel classes, Twitter erupted in racist and sexist comments -- and discussion of those slurs.

High School Follows You

Study finds long-term impact on college grades, even for those near top of their high school class, of attending disadvantaged institutions.

Keeping the Faith

Yeshiva's finances look bad, but some faculty members there do not despair.