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'Gag Order' on Mask and Vax Speech

University of Iowa said professors could only talk to students about face masks and vaccinations in course-related discussions about health. Faculty advocates said no way.

'Our House Is on Fire'

Louisiana State University faculty and staff members object to returning to a crowded campus and classrooms without a vaccine mandate as the state struggles with COVID.

Protecting Students Who Seek Mental Health Treatment

In a settlement with Brown, the Justice Department affirms that students with mental health disabilities must be given equal access to higher education.
Opinion

The Fundamental Attribution Error of Admission Test Policies

The funding model of higher education -- not test scores -- is the greatest barrier to college access, writes Joe Bagnoli.

NCAA Powerless to Punish Baylor for Sexual Misconduct

With its hands tied by NCAA's lack of rules governing athletes' sexual violence, infractions panel leaves Baylor barely punished for institutional student sexual assault scandal.

Vaccinations, Unions and the Law

Colleges and universities increasingly want their students and employees to get the jab. Cases involving vaccines within the University of California and other institutions begin to define the legal terrain.

Impostor Feelings and ‘Brilliance’ Fields

Women -- especially women of color -- and graduate students and postdocs are more likely to think they don’t belong in fields perceived to value genius over training, study says.

New Mental Health Investments, Ongoing Uncertainties

Colleges and universities are beefing up their mental health services ahead of the fall semester as the uncertain trajectory of the pandemic continues to affect students.