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A professor who was suspended from teaching after he criticized students who mistakenly claimed racism after seeing the names of students of color written on a white board has been cleared to return to teaching next semester.
A professor who was suspended from teaching after he criticized students who mistakenly claimed racism after seeing the names of students of color written on a white board has been cleared to return to teaching next semester.
 
In an astounding case from Coastal Carolina University (CCU), an innocent list on a whiteboard may have doomed a theater professor for not being sufficiently outraged along with angry students who misread the situation.
In an astounding case from Coastal Carolina University (CCU), an innocent list on a whiteboard may have doomed a theater professor for not being sufficiently outraged along with angry students who misread the situation.
 
The University of Michigan has determined that it will not open a formal investigation into a music professor after he showed students in his composition seminar the 1965 film, “Othello,” which features actor Laurence Olivier in blackface.
The University of Michigan has determined that it will not open a formal investigation into a music professor after he showed students in his composition seminar the 1965 film, “Othello,” which features actor Laurence Olivier in blackface.
 
Over the last several years, Davidson College’s inhospitality to freedom of thought has caught the attention of concerned alumni.
Over the last several years, Davidson College’s inhospitality to freedom of thought has caught the attention of concerned alumni.
 
We’ve heard a lot, in recent years, about a free speech crisis on our college campuses.
We’ve heard a lot, in recent years, about a free speech crisis on our college campuses.
 
Challenges to Academic Freedom, a new volume edited by University of Georgia professor Joseph Hermanowicz, offers a fresh slate of perspectives on some of the issues potentially clouding academic freedom’s future.
Challenges to Academic Freedom, a new volume edited by University of Georgia professor Joseph Hermanowicz, offers a fresh slate of perspectives on some of the issues potentially clouding academic freedom’s future.
 
On February 25, Wyoming’s state senate passed a budget amendment to end funding for the University of Wyoming’s Gender and Women’s Studies program.
On February 25, Wyoming’s state senate passed a budget amendment to end funding for the University of Wyoming’s Gender and Women’s Studies program.
 
The University of Pennsylvania was an excellent school when I was an undergraduate there in the mid-1960s. The politics were polyglot, reflecting an era when the professional classes and even the professoriate were more ideologically diverse than is the case today.
The University of Pennsylvania was an excellent school when I was an undergraduate there in the mid-1960s. The politics were polyglot, reflecting an era when the professional classes and even the professoriate were more ideologically diverse than is the case today.
 
A professor who criticized “woke dysphoria” at his school and its search for a new president has been suspended.
A professor who criticized “woke dysphoria” at his school and its search for a new president has been suspended.
 
Princeton University initially defended a professor’s controversial article before attacking him behind the scenes for more than a year; destroying the school’s free speech rule in the process.
Princeton University initially defended a professor’s controversial article before attacking him behind the scenes for more than a year; destroying the school’s free speech rule in the process.
 
Law students are adults who have completed an undergraduate degree. They’re in a professional school to learn the law, procedures, and skills they’ll need in a conflict-ridden, frequently harsh world. You would expect that they would act accordingly.
Law students are adults who have completed an undergraduate degree. They’re in a professional school to learn the law, procedures, and skills they’ll need in a conflict-ridden, frequently harsh world. You would expect that they would act accordingly.
 
A University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) law professor who was suspended after he responded to a student complaining about a test question is suing his university, alleging they violated his First Amendment rights.
A University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) law professor who was suspended after he responded to a student complaining about a test question is suing his university, alleging they violated his First Amendment rights.
 
Business schools in the United States are fiercely competitive and, by and large, led by intelligent, careful individuals.
Business schools in the United States are fiercely competitive and, by and large, led by intelligent, careful individuals.
 
Free speech is under attack in the United States today. Even Big Tech is censoring content: sites like Twitter and Facebook censor speech that is deemed anti-diversity, anti-racist, or even simply against the current political climate.
Free speech is under attack in the United States today. Even Big Tech is censoring content: sites like Twitter and Facebook censor speech that is deemed anti-diversity, anti-racist, or even simply against the current political climate.
 
In September, the chancellor of UNC-Wilmington, Jose Sartarelli, announced his plan to retire next year.
In September, the chancellor of UNC-Wilmington, Jose Sartarelli, announced his plan to retire next year.
 
Incidents of academics being targeted for their views are on the rise, according to a new report by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE).
Incidents of academics being targeted for their views are on the rise, according to a new report by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE).
 
Universities across North Carolina welcomed students back to campus last month for what may be the most “normal” semester since the pandemic began. And according to the chancellor of North Carolina State University, Randy Woodson, students are happy to be back in person, though uneasy.
Universities across North Carolina welcomed students back to campus last month for what may be the most “normal” semester since the pandemic began. And according to the chancellor of North Carolina State University, Randy Woodson, students are happy to be back in person, though uneasy.
 
In recent years, American universities have come under fire for frequent mistreatment of speech on their campuses. Often, this mistreatment is a result of restrictive or ill-defined speech codes—policies that stifle any speech that would otherwise be protected in general society.
In recent years, American universities have come under fire for frequent mistreatment of speech on their campuses. Often, this mistreatment is a result of restrictive or ill-defined speech codes—policies that stifle any speech that would otherwise be protected in general society.
 
There are good citizens and concerned parents (of both races) across the state who are fanatically opposed to CRT being taught in the school system - a school system to which they pay taxes.
There are good citizens and concerned parents (of both races) across the state who are fanatically opposed to CRT being taught in the school system - a school system to which they pay taxes.
 
Dan McLaughlin of National Review Online highlights words of caution for those working to rid schools of Critical Race Theory.
Dan McLaughlin of National Review Online highlights words of caution for those working to rid schools of Critical Race Theory.
 
Although many colleges and universities today claim to be dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, their policies and practices often violate those principles.
Although many colleges and universities today claim to be dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, their policies and practices often violate those principles.
 
Over the years, qualified immunity has expanded so that it today covers higher education administrators when they violate the constitutional rights of students or faculty members.
Over the years, qualified immunity has expanded so that it today covers higher education administrators when they violate the constitutional rights of students or faculty members.
 
With “cancel culture” running rampant on social media, in politics, and in the classroom, professors who put forth the effort to help students think critically and challenge their beliefs are needed more than ever.
With “cancel culture” running rampant on social media, in politics, and in the classroom, professors who put forth the effort to help students think critically and challenge their beliefs are needed more than ever.
 
Over the last 30 years, federal courts have consistently ruled that restrictive speech codes and minuscule free speech zones on college campuses violate the First Amendment.
Over the last 30 years, federal courts have consistently ruled that restrictive speech codes and minuscule free speech zones on college campuses violate the First Amendment.
 
Free speech in higher ed is threatened, and leaders in our academic institutions won’t save it.
 
Frederick Hess and RJ Martin document for National Review Online a major problem on today’s college campuses.
Frederick Hess and RJ Martin document for National Review Online a major problem on today’s college campuses.
 
The syllabus is such a basic document that most of us tend not to think much about what goes into making one.
 
It is no secret that our colleges and universities have witnessed a sea change in campus culture over the past two decades.
It is no secret that our colleges and universities have witnessed a sea change in campus culture over the past two decades.
 
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) came out with the largest survey of students and campus life, showing the predictable divisions along class, political beliefs, and gender.
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) came out with the largest survey of students and campus life, showing the predictable divisions along class, political beliefs, and gender.
 
Remember the stereotype of the lazy college professor living an almost stress-free life while enjoying tenure, virtually a sinecure, often supported by taxpayer dollars?
Remember the stereotype of the lazy college professor living an almost stress-free life while enjoying tenure, virtually a sinecure, often supported by taxpayer dollars?
 
In the latest case where a male student sued his college over the unfair procedures it used to expel him, Colgate University in New York will go to trial.
In the latest case where a male student sued his college over the unfair procedures it used to expel him, Colgate University in New York will go to trial.
 
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