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4 days agoWhere Are All the Campus Protests?
Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
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1 week agoFaculty Outraged After BU Removes Pride Flags From Windows
Boston University removed pride flags from campus windows during spring break, citing a policy against outward-facing window displays, prompting faculty and student backlash.
Higher education
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1 week agoArizona President Refuses to Sign Shared Governance Memo
University of Arizona president Suresh Garimella refuses to sign a shared governance memorandum, marking the first presidential refusal and raising concerns about faculty involvement in institutional decision-making.
Higher education
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2 weeks agoOld Dominion Faculty Vote No Confidence
Old Dominion University Faculty Senate voted no confidence in leadership over a digital transformation initiative that halves online course length while maintaining tuition costs.
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1 month agoLaw Professor Arrested On 50 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Materials Case - Above the Law
A Barry University law professor, Glen‑Peter Ahlers, was arrested on 50 counts of unlawful possession of materials depicting the sexual performance of a child and held on $100,000 bond.
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2 months agoIndiana University Cancels MLK Celebration Dinner
Indiana University–Indianapolis canceled the Black Student Union’s annual MLK dinner, citing budget constraints, prompting student objections and a task force to review affinity events.
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2 months agoIn Defense of the Student-Run Magazine (opinion)
Student-run campus magazines develop skills and empower students but face elimination when administrations invoke federal anti-DEI guidance, threatening diverse student voices.
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4 months agoPartial Victory for Freedom of the Press at Indiana U
The decision by Indiana University administrators to allow the Indiana Daily Student newspaper to resume occasional publication is a victory for the advocates of free expression on campus. The Student Press Law Center, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and the American Association of University Professors, along with student newspapers across the country, spoke out loudly in defense of Indiana student journalists.
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5 months agoPurdue Student Journalists Distribute Solidarity Paper at IU
Indiana University suspended the IDS print edition and fired its student media director after censorship refusal, prompting Purdue's Exponent to distribute a solidarity edition.
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9 months agoA student at Brown channeled Elon Musk. Then he got in trouble.
Many administrations are wary about the implications of student inquiries that mirror controversial styles seen in broader societal debates, particularly regarding transparency and efficiency in university structures.
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11 months agoThe Worst Job in America
The role of president at Ivy League institutions is increasingly undesirable due to mounting pressures and controversies.
Columbia University struggles to find stable leadership, reflecting broader issues in higher education administration.
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