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Survey Finds Most Professors Are Comfortable Teaching Sensitive Topics
A snapshot of academic freedom perceptions in a tumultuous academic year yields results that may surprise higher education observers. But demographic breakdowns might provide a more complex picture.
Conservative Professor Settles With Community College District for $2.4M
Indiana U Board Doubles Down on Protest Restrictions
The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved a divisive policy expanding restrictions enacted against a pro-Palestinian encampment at the Bloomington campus in the spring.
Taylor & Francis AI Deal Sets ‘Worrying Precedent’ for Academic Publishing
The publisher didn’t give authors any notice before selling access to its data to Microsoft for $10 million. The agreement could improve academic research, but it further entrenches the predatory nature of academic publishing, experts say.
Why Aren’t College Grads ‘Job-Ready’?
Patrick J. Casey argues that the reluctance to enforce deadlines and other workplace norms is not serving students well.
Trustee Lawsuit Illuminates Penn State Transparency Concerns
A trustee is suing the board for allegedly withholding financial data. His lawsuit echoes broad transparency concerns that have plagued Penn State for years.
Funding Student Success: Boosting Undergrad Teaching Grants
Rice University promotes innovation among undergraduate faculty through a $60,000 annual grant.
The Academic Trumpists, Part 2
Scott McLemee concludes his review of David L. Swartz's study of pro-Trump academics.