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College in the Metaverse Is Here. Is Higher Ed Ready?
Aug 03, 2022
Proponents say virtual reality boosts student engagement and achievement. Others worry it may prioritize corporate profits and violate student privacy. As 10 metaversities launch this fall, the details are being worked out in real time.

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College in the metaverse is here. Is higher ed ready?
August 3, 2022
Proponents say virtual reality boosts student engagement and achievement. Others worry it may prioritize corporate profits and violate student privacy. As 10 metaversities launch this fall, the details are being worked out in real time.
Controversial artwork twice stolen from Catholic University
December 16, 2021
A painting of Mary and Jesus, featuring a Jesus that resembles George Floyd, was stolen—twice—from the Catholic University of America. Many students don’t want it back on campus.
Professors in Hawaii face major changes to tenure system
November 2, 2021
University of Hawai‘i is considering major changes to its tenure system, including limiting tenure to instructional faculty only, tying hires and tenure to enrollment and unit “success,” and involving the administration in posttenure review.
Syracuse offers unequivocal support for targeted professor
September 14, 2021
Syracuse University offers full-throated defense for a professor targeted for her views about Sept. 11, prompting other academics to wonder why more institutions don’t defend even divisive scholars in this way.  
Professor at odds with her university over gender identity
March 25, 2021
Gender studies professor says the University of Rhode Island's statement about her essay on trans rights is an affront to her free speech.
Controversy breaks out over Nazi salute at scholarly meeting
January 11, 2021
Audience member interrupts panelist at last week's historical archaeology conference -- and gives her the Nazi salute when she tries to redirect the conversation.
La Verne seeks to terminate gadfly professor for allegedly threatening to 'assassinate' a colleague
February 17, 2020
La Verne seeks to terminate a gadfly professor for allegedly threatening to "assassinate" a colleague. Is it going too far?
Proposed rule focuses on faith-based colleges, religious liberty and free speech
January 17, 2020
The U.S. Education Department says its newly proposed rule would "level the playing field" for religious institutions applying for funding from the agency. But critics question the motives and assumptions underlying the rule.
National Communication Association suspends discussion Listserv
September 26, 2019
What does it mean when the National Communication Association shuts down discussions on its Listserv?
New study says trigger warnings are useless. Does that mean they should be abandoned?
March 21, 2019
A new study says trigger warnings are useless. Does that mean they should be abandoned?

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