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UT Austin President Defends Tenure
Jay Hartzell, president of the University of Texas at Austin, issued a strong defense of tenure Monday. Texas lieutenant governor...
Eliminate Private Schools
Farhan Mahin received a great education at a private school, but he argues for the elimination of all of them.
Delaware Police Department Sued for Racial Bias Over COVID-19
A former University of Delaware police officer has, in federal court, sued the university and its police chief, Patrick Ogden...
School Health Risks During COVID-19
Parents have an extra set of worries when sending kids off to school. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Franklin...
‘A New Low’ in Attacks on Academic Freedom
Texas lieutenant governor Dan Patrick threatens to end tenure over the teaching of critical race theory, further escalating the ongoing war on the teaching of CRT and other so-called divisive concepts in many states.
Another Chancellor Out After Mishandling Misconduct
Boards are more likely to view the mishandling of sexual misconduct as a serious liability, experts say. Castro will likely not be the last higher education executive to step down for this reason.
Taking Charge of Program Viability
When faced with reorganization and possible program elimination, faculty can respond with a plan to make their programs more viable, Michael J. Cripps writes.
Threats of Violence Don’t Stop Learning in an Online World
Curry College easily shifted classes online after being targeted by threats of violence. College officials used the technological know-how gleaned during the pandemic to keep students learning and safe.