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Mizzou Renames a Long-Standing Black Student Group Event

University of Missouri at Columbia officials have asked Black students to change the name of a long-standing start-of-term tradition to...
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A New Postsecondary-to-Political Pipeline

A pathway for students interested in elected office could feature a broad curriculum including sociology and ethnic, gender and environmental studies, Megan Thiele Strong and Paul Fong write.

Johns Hopkins Announces ‘Posture of Restraint‘ on Statements

Academic leaders at Johns Hopkins University announced Thursday that from now on they will exercise a “posture of restraint” when...
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Anticipating Fall Protests, Colleges Adopt a Range of Approaches

The summer has been relatively free of campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war. But institutions continue to grapple with conduct violations and policy changes following the spring encampments.

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AAUP Faces Criticism for Reversal on Academic Boycotts

The American Association of University Professors announced Monday it had dropped its categorical opposition to the tactic. Critics say the organization has changed for the worse, but its new president isn’t backing down.

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Why Did Shafik Step Down Now?

Congress grilled seven leaders over campus antisemitism in three hearings. Columbia President Minouche Shafik is now the third leader to resign in the aftermath.

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Report: Teaching Online Students to Self-Regulate Learning

New research suggests that short skill-building activities can motivate self-regulated learning among learners taking courses remotely.

Richard Bland College May Be Granted Independence from William & Mary

After several years of seeking its own governance system, Richard Bland College may finally have the leverage it needs to...