Columbia University's Shafik rebuked over Gaza crackdown but avoids censure
President of Columbia University under renewed pressure for allowing police to dismantle Gaza protest, leading to concerns over academic freedom and governance. [ more ]
The university's request for N.Y.P.D. intervention in pro-Palestine student protests sparked debates over protecting Jewish students versus academic freedom. [ more ]
National protest day planned against "attacks" on higher ed
Faculty and students organizing Day of Action for Higher Education against attacks on quality education, academic freedom, protest rights, diversity, and inclusion. [ more ]
Southwestern University condemned a student for delivering an antisemitic speech at commencement despite being voted by Phi Beta Kappa members. [ more ]
What to Know About the Turmoil at Colleges Over the Israel-Hamas War
The Israel-Hamas conflict has sparked debates on campus handling of pro-Palestinian protests, with concerns over antisemitism vs. academic freedom. [ more ]
University of California professors push back on UC president's call for viewpoint-neutral' history of Middle East
UC professors push back on UC president's call for viewpoint-neutral history of the Middle East, citing violation of academic freedom.
Academic debate arises amidst tensions on college campuses related to Israel-Hamas war, as institutions struggle to balance free speech rights and maintain healthy environment for students. [ more ]
Hunter College Pulls Screening of Film Critical of Israel
Hunter College cancelled a screening of a documentary film critical of Israel, sparking accusations of undermining academic freedom.
The documentary, Israelism, explores the uncritical love of the Jewish state in American Jews, and has received several awards since its release in February.
The cancellation was allegedly due to safety concerns and a backlash from an email campaign criticizing the film's anti-Israel sentiment. [ more ]
Law professor says Tesla threatened to fire law firm over Musk's huge payout
Tesla threatened to fire a law firm over a professor's objections to Elon Musk's compensation package, highlighting concerns of conflict of interest and academic freedom. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
School under fire for requiring parents to sign permission slips for Black History Month events
Parents are required to sign permission slips for students to participate in Black History Month events at a school in Miami.
The school board is implementing a new state rule under Florida's Parents' Bill of Rights that requires parental consent for school-sponsored events. [ more ]
Resignation at Harvard latest but not last salvo in GOP war on colleges
The resignation of Claudine Gay as president of Harvard University represents a conservative war on higher education.
The GOP is pressuring universities, accusing them of being overwhelmingly liberal, intolerant of conservative views, and overly concerned with race and identity. [ more ]
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Disinformation researcher says Harvard pushed her out to protect Meta
A disinformation researcher accuses Harvard University of pressuring her to shut down her work to protect its relationship with Meta/Facebook.
Joan Donovan alleges that Harvard violated her free speech rights and academic freedom to appease high-value donors with ties to Meta/Facebook. [ more ]