Academic Freedom

Academic Freedom
Christopher Nadon, a white man with dark hair wearing glasses.
Addressing a Professor’s Use of the N-Word
Aug 25, 2022
A professor at Claremont McKenna accuses it of violating his academic freedom, but the college pokes holes in his story. Beyond these competing narratives, how should colleges respond to student complaints about professors quoting racial slurs in class?

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Eli Erlick's Twitter post, which says, Matt Walsh just released the contact info for my chancellor to his 1 million plus subscribers. He's threatening to protest at my university for refusing to adhere to unjust laws targeting trans youth.
Pressure Over Trans Activist
Mark Law, a middle-aged white man with gray hair and glasses.
Allegations of Board Overreach
Trapped in Gaza

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Claremont McKenna denies professor's account of censorship
August 25, 2022
A professor at Claremont McKenna accuses it of violating his academic freedom, but the college pokes holes in his story. Beyond these competing narratives, how should colleges respond to student complaints about professors quoting racial slurs in class?
Public health backlash to Dr. Leana Wen talk on backlash
August 23, 2022
Members object to American Public Health Association’s speaker invite to Dr. Leana Wen, revealing deep divisions in the field over the COVID-19 response.
UC Santa Cruz grad student targeted for trans activism
August 19, 2022
U of California, Santa Cruz, faces online mobbing over a trans student’s controversial activism.
Why did U of Florida suddenly fire its honors director?
August 16, 2022
Why did the University of Florida suddenly fire its honors program director?
Scholar says he's trapped in Gaza ahead of new academic year
August 8, 2022
Palestinian poet say's he's being denied entry to Israel to interview for a U.S. visa so that he may return to his graduate program at Syracuse University.
A controversial plan will reshape Texas A&M's Qatar campus
July 25, 2022
A reorganization plan is poised to take effect at Texas A&M University at Qatar. Faculty members at both the branch campus and in College Station are pushing back.
Conversion therapy apology statement raises questions
June 14, 2022
A field reckons with its past involvement in conversion therapy for LGBTQ people—and somehow a graduate admissions decision gets thrown into the mix.
AAC&U and PEN America oppose divisive concepts bans
June 9, 2022
PEN America and the American Association of Colleges and Universities come out once more against so-called divisive concepts bans, saying they represent the biggest threat of all to free speech.
Draft legislation shows DeSantis plan to control higher ed
June 6, 2022
Newly revealed draft legislation shows that Florida governor Ron DeSantis sought to give state officials more control of public colleges and universities, including over hiring and curriculum.
Judge blocks release of research committee's names to PETA
June 1, 2022
A judge has prohibited the University of Washington from releasing the names of an animal research committee to PETA. The animal-rights organization is appealing, alleging mistreatment of primates.

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