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Researcher Support Consortium Launched to Fight Intimidation

To help scholars and their employers prepare for and respond to intimidation and harassment from outside their institutions, two professors...
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Faculty Issues Academic Freedom

Penn Professor Amy Wax Punished for ‘Derogatory’ Statements but Won’t Lose Job

After years of a disciplinary procedure, the lightning-rod law professor accused of “incessant racist, sexist, xenophobic and homophobic actions and statements” is now being punished.

First text message: "Yes?" Second message: "This is embarrassing to say, but law school isn't fair for us men, the women are always outperforming us at [sic]. It's obvious women are taking over the legal profession nowadays." Third text: "Who is this?"
Faculty Issues Diversity & Equity

Female Law Faculty, Students Across the Country Are Getting Unsettling Texts

Since the start of the year, women law professors, deans and students have received messages on their personal cellphones saying things like, “Law school isn’t fair for us men.” The FBI is reportedly investigating.

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Diversity

Conservative and Exploring Colleges? The Heritage Foundation Has Ratings for You.

Another guide labeling higher education institutions has entered the arena. This one’s metrics include graduation rates, ROI … and DEI.

Quick Takes

N.C. Universities Have Cut 59 Positions Since DEI Policy Repeal

North Carolina’s four-year public universities have eliminated 59 positions and “realigned” about 130 more since the University of North Carolina...
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Diversity

Anti-DEI Bills Failed in Kentucky. Universities Are Restricting It Anyway.

Some of the state’s biggest public institutions have voluntarily dissolved their DEI offices. But will that be enough to forestall legislation that guts them even more?

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Government Science & Research Policy

Republicans Seek to Revive China Initiative

Many education and civil rights advocates are worried the proposed House legislation would justify racial profiling and hinder American science.

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Faculty Issues Labor & Unionization

Should Higher Ed Workers Have to Pay Dues to Unions That Criticize Israel?

The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is representing, for free, Jewish academics who don’t want to support a pro-BDS labor organization. But the foundation is trying to score broader wins.