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After Kirk’s Death, Some Conservatives Blame Higher Ed for Political Violence

The president and his allies are accusing the “radical left” of “terrorism,” blaming unnamed organizations. Some conservatives are condemning universities.

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Equity-Minded Mentorship as Courageous Action

As formal DEI efforts come under intense pressures, Kimberly A. Griffin and W. Brad Johnson offer advice for how faculty can still advance equity in higher ed through mentorship.

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Opinion

Teaching in the Age of AI

Your choice of pedagogical method can support personalized learning no matter what new technology comes along, Nana Lee writes.

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Academics Say Names Added to Gaza Letter ‘Without Consent’

A researcher whose name appeared on a letter coordinated by the group Scholars for Truth About Genocide says he has no idea how it got there.

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Provosts Are a ‘Release Valve’ for Campus Controversy

According to former Western Michigan provost Julian Vasquez Heilig, provosts are stuck driving change with few, if any, allies, while simultaneously playing crisis manager for the university.

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6 More Faculty, Staff Removed for Kirk Comments

Republican politicians and other conservatives are calling for employees, including those in higher ed, to be terminated for their social media posts about Kirk's killing.  

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Education as Freedom

As a new academic year begins, Michael S. Roth writes that colleges must redouble their commitment to educating for freedom—including freedom from governmental intrusion.

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Texas State Fires Professor Accused of Inciting Violence

Texas State University fired a professor Wednesday after he was accused of inciting violence during a speech at a socialist...