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New petition seeks to organize academics who oppose boycotts and outside attacks (whether from supporters or critics of Israel) on the tenure candidacies of faculty members.

Government wants academe to work more closely with business. Many academics are dubious.

Ashley Dawson sees danger in the way presidents -- without consulting professors -- are taking a stand against the boycott of Israeli universities.

The University of the Arctic promotes research collaboration, joint educational programs and mobility across a region of increasing geopolitical importance.

American U. of Afghanistan mourns a professor and a student affairs officer killed in a Taliban attack.

Boosting skills and access are the aims of a new Portuguese-medium platform.

The Middle East Studies Association isn't backing a boycott, and while it regularly raises concerns about academic freedom in Israel, it also draws attention to issues throughout the region and the United States.