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‘Thankstaking’ Celebrations Gain Momentum
Forget the turkey and stuffing—many institutions are using Thanksgiving programming on campus to celebrate Native cultures.
A Building by Any Other Name
The Black Lives Matter protests inspired activists to demand the removal of controversial names from campus buildings. Many universities have established practices to guide them.
Affirming LGBTQ Rights—at a Cost
Eastern University says it will now hire LGBTQ employees, risking its membership in prominent group for Christian colleges.
Meeting the Needs of Today's Learners
"Meeting the Needs of Today's Learners" is a free collection of articles and essays about the many types of learners seeking a post-high school education today and how institutions are striving to meet their needs.
For Frictionless Syllabus Access, Some Professors Bypass the College
Some professors provide students with barrier-free access to course information and materials, even when doing so requires extra work and leaves them feeling vulnerable.
University of Chicago Postpones Course on Whiteness
A university known for its commitment to academic freedom is pushing back, but not canceling, a course on whiteness that attracted criticism.
Higher Ed Is Failing Black and Latino Students
We must improve completion rates for students of color—but we also can’t keep funneling them to a system that doesn’t meet their needs, Wil Del Pilar and Dhanfu E. Elston write.
Admissions Dean Under Investigation for Alleged Discrimination
Former employees of the Tufts admission office allege their higher-ups discriminated against staff of color. The university has hired an outside law firm to investigate.