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Contact With Extraterrestrials Might Go Badly: Academic Minute
Fanfare, Then Fallout at Antiracist Research Center Reveals Other Fractures
The Boston University research center and its founder, Ibram X. Kendi, faced backlash after announcing layoffs. Some employees and students say the controversy overshadows larger questions about the university’s commitment to DEI.
House Education Budget Cuts Federal Work-Study, Other Programs
Students: Sign Your Own Name
If students want to issue a statement, they should sign with their own names, rather than those of their organizations, Ellen Cosgrove writes.
Oregon State Professor Accused of Falsely Claiming Native Ancestry
The Tribal Alliance Against Frauds says Qwo-Li Driskill is lying when they claim Indigenous ancestry.
Chico State Professor Must Pay After Losing Libel Suit
Historic Kinsey Sex Research Institute May Face a Divorce
Faculty members are alarmed by an Indiana University proposal to spin off an unclear portion of the Kinsey Institute’s operations into a separate nonprofit.
Report: Where Higher Ed Needs to Invest in Mental Health
A new brief from the American Council on Education identifies six areas for colleges and universities to prioritize as supportive measures for students and employees.