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Caste Protections Are a Civil Rights Win, but Be Ready for Backlash
The backlash to universities adding caste as a protected category under antidiscrimination policies is a warning of what’s to come, Pranay Somayajula writes.
New Programs: Divinity, Biomedical Engineering, Economics, Customer Experience, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Carson-Newman University is starting a master of divinity program. Fairfield University is starting an M.S. in biomedical engineering. Ferris State...
Common App Again Changes Its Language
More changes to the application are designed to better serve transgender population.
The Gap Between the Promise of Human Rights
Human rights protections are a good step, but they are not always followed around the world. In today’s Academic Minute...
A Legacy Program That’s Different
McDaniel College gives every child or grandchild of alumni $30,000 a year to pay for the college. It gives the same award to children of those who work in K-12 education and community colleges, to veterans and active-duty military.
Florida the Latest State to Close Presidential Searches
A new bill exempts presidential searches at Florida’s public institutions from open records law, keeping candidates’ names confidential until the end. Faculty unions oppose such measures.
Ethical College Admissions: Could That Be Me?
Jim Jump wonders, am I “that” guidance counselor?
Anti-Trans Speaker Blocked at U of North Texas
An antitransgender speaker was blocked from speaking at the University of North Texas Wednesday, setting off more controversies, NBC Channel...