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Taking Stands
Lawrence Summers disavows term "political correctness"; Columbia president says Trump victory challenges "central idea of a university"; Jewish historians call for support for immigrants; and more.
In Defense of DACA
Amid uncertainty over Trump presidency, college leaders sign on to a statement calling for the continuation of a program that has benefited undocumented college students.
Professor's Incendiary Rhetoric in the Age of Donald Trump
Rutgers places adjunct on leave for Twitter comments that he says were modeled on (and a critique of) the pro-gun rhetoric of the president-elect -- and that he says never should have been taken literally.
Middle East Scholars Group Moves to Delete "Nonpolitical" From Bylaws
Members of the Middle East Studies Association voted in favor of advancing a resolution to remove the word “nonpolitical” from...
Extortion Bid Helped Michigan State Protect Data
Michigan State University was able to minimize exposure from a data breach this month when it received an email trying...
Columbia Finishes Inquiry Into Wrestling Team
Columbia University has finished its investigation into its wrestling team, some members of which have for years maintained a texting...
Cornel West Will Return to Harvard
Cornel West, one of the leading figures in African-American studies (and also a controversial figure), will return to teaching at...
Broken Promises?
At San Francisco State, professors allege a pattern of ignoring promises made to recruit or retain faculty members.