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Debating Activism
Pushing back
Six faculty members argue that a 2023 law mandating that general-education courses not teach “identity politics” violates their First Amendment rights.
'Under Siege'
The departure of the University of Texas at Austin’s president has kindled a discussion about the pressures facing public colleges in states that have targeted higher education.
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'Something a Little Different'
As he prepared to give a speech that went viral, Chris Pan asked the university for fireworks, a marching band, and permission to blow through his 10-minute time limit, emails show.
Academic Freedom
Colleges have 90 days to come up with a plan to get rid of any programs catered to staff and students based on their gender or racial identity.
Strong-Arm Tactics
A small European country is the playbook for the president-elect and his advisers.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The NAACP says Alabama’s legislation has had a disproportionate effect on the campus experience of minority students.
Scholarship & Research
No need for a Ph.D.: At artificial intelligence’s biggest conference, high schoolers competed to present.
Athletics
Congressional Republicans have reintroduced legislation that would prohibit transgender girls and women from playing on school and college sports teams that align with their gender identity.
Admissions & Enrollment
The National Student Clearinghouse said that a “methodological error” skewed its previous projections.
Gazette
Dillard University, Nova Southeastern University, and Southern Methodist University have named new presidents.
Data
For this sizable share of the nation’s undergraduates, it can matter a lot where you go.
Leadership
After Report Says Seton Hall President Knew of Sexual-Abuse Claims, Lawmakers Demand His Resignation
The Politico investigation comes after leadership turmoil at the private university.