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An Exaggerated Death of DEI at UNC’s Med School
Multiple outlets reported that a diversity, equity and inclusion task force’s recommendations at UNC’s School of Medicine aren’t moving forward. The truth appears more complex.
New Programs: Appalachian Studies, Engineering, Elementary Education
The following colleges have announced new programs: Big Sandy Community and Technical College is launching an Appalachian studies certificate. Ripon...
Opinion
Never Take Teaching Advice From an Administrator
Questioning a dean's essay on pedagogy and student learning.
Georgia Supreme Court Rules Suit Opposing Guns on Campus Moot
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that five professors’ challenge to a law allowing guns on public college and university...
Israel vs. Palestine, on Rate My Professors?
Two Jewish math professors say they asked for Zionist programming after seeing Palestinian programming on campus. Now, they suggest someone at the college “leaked” their request, leading to retaliation.
Judge Upholds Canisius Layoffs; Tenured Professors Appeal
A judge has upheld Canisius College’s layoffs of four tenured professors, who sued in response. “Plaintiffs question defendant’s assertion that...
UNC ‘Civic Life’ Center Progressing, Over Faculty Objections
Chapel Hill faculty members were caught off guard in January by what sounded like the return of a proposed conservative campus center. They objected, but the university is moving forward.
Ex–BYU Professor Pleads No Contest to Groping
A former Brigham Young University professor has said he “intentionally touched the buttocks of three adult women … I should...