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Higher education
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

University of Pennsylvania sanctioned Professor Amy Wax for promoting white supremacy but allowed her to keep her job and tenure.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Cornell Federalist Society Invites 'White Supremacy' Speaker Because That's What Federalist Society Chapters Do - Above the Law

University of Pennsylvania sanctioned Professor Amy Wax for promoting white supremacy but allowed her to keep her job and tenure.
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Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

More than 1,000 US students punished over speech since 2020, report finds

Universities are punishing students for protected speech, undermining free expression.
Hovis was suspended for three years despite minor punishment from a school committee.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

More than 1,000 US students punished over speech since 2020, report finds

Universities are punishing students for protected speech, undermining free expression.
Hovis was suspended for three years despite minor punishment from a school committee.
more#free-speech
Higher education
fromFingerlakes1.com
1 month ago

Report ranks some NY colleges as 'most hostile' to free speech | Fingerlakes1.com

A CAIR report identifies Columbia University and CUNY as the most restrictive campuses for pro-Palestinian speech, with 51 universities evaluated for suppressing Gaza-related discourse and pro-Palestine protests.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
8 months ago

Columbia University disciplines students involved in Butler Library takeover

Columbia University expels and suspends students for their roles in campus protests and disruptions.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Exclusive | Columbia finally punishes anti-Israel rioters over violent library takeover, slaps dozens of students with multi-year suspensions, expulsions

Over 70 students received suspensions and expulsions for involvement in disruptive anti-Israel protests and a campus encampment. Most face two-year suspensions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

UPenn to ban transgender athletes, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women's sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes.
US politics
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SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
10 months ago

Ohio universities are closing their LGBTQ+ centers to comply with a state DEI ban

Ohio universities are closing LGBTQ+ centers due to a new state ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

US pauses student visa processing amid plans to up social media vetting

Trump administration temporarily suspends processing of foreign student visas amidst political tensions.
Increased scrutiny expected for student visa applicants following new vetting guidance.
Universities face pressure as the administration revokes approvals for international student enrollment.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
11 months ago

Trump's Hypocritical Threat to Revoke Harvard's Tax Status

The Trump administration is aggressively targeting university funding and policies under the guise of combating antisemitism.
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Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
10 months ago

Elias: Several California colleges could afford to stand up to Trump

Harvard University has taken a strong stand against Trump administration pressures, becoming a pivotal leader in defending academic freedom.
US news
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

Why Harvard decided to fight Trump

Harvard University rejected government demands, asserting its independence and mission against perceived threats from the Trump administration.
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fromBoston.com
10 months ago

Bridgewater State University looks to discipline students who appeared in video saying racist slur

"Bridgewater State University was sickened to learn that two of our students used deplorable hateful speech in a video that appeared on social media."
Black Lives Matter
US news
fromBoston.com
11 months ago

Harvard loses another $450 million in grants in escalating battle with Trump administration

Harvard faces significant federal funding cuts due to accusations of antisemitism and failure to comply with government demands.
Higher education
fromNature
11 months ago

My PhD adviser was fired and I was collateral damage. I learnt how to build resilience into graduate school

Academic hierarchy can expose graduate students to exploitation, highlighting the need for resilience and better practices from universities.
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