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A Small University Goes Big on Psychedelic Therapy Training
Naropa University is building out its programming on psychedelic-assisted therapies as some states move to legalize them. The drugs are a growing area of academic interest.
Universities Expect to Use More Tech in Future Classrooms—but Don’t Know How
University administrators see the need to implement education technology in their classrooms but are at a loss regarding how to...
U.K. Science Secretary Pays Damages to Professor Over Extremism Claims
The professor says the science secretary “made a cheap political point at my expense and caused serious damage to my reputation.”
New College of Florida Hires Professor Who Champions Colonialism
The institution’s president has appointed Bruce Gilley—who’s argued that a “European moral revolution” ended Africa’s “endemic slave empires” and said the transgender flag symbolizes mutilating children—to teach.
Tempting Choices and Outcome Devaluation: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Assumption University Week: Karen Lionello-DeNolf, associate professor of psychology and director of the...
Democrats Make Their Case for DEI
A Republican described diversity, equity and inclusion offices as a “cancer.” Democrats pushed back, calling their understanding of the concept flawed.
Hopkins Medicine’s DEI Chief Resigns After Backlash to Comments on Privilege
The vice president and chief diversity officer of Johns Hopkins Medicine stepped down from her position Tuesday after a conservative...
Kansas Bill Would Fine Colleges $10K for Diversity Statements in Hiring
The Kansas House Committee on Higher Education Budget approved a bill Thursday that would charge public colleges and universities up...