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Clemson professor reported for warning students not to use the ‘n-word’

In early March 2019, a professor at Clemson University wrapped up his class by telling students they would be discussing a number of LGBTQ-related topics during the next class. He noted that over the years, he had learned it was offensive for heterosexual students to use the word “queer” when referring to LGBTQ students, and counseled straight students not to do so.

Is pass-fail an equity issue?

Students petition University System of Georgia for pass-fail grading. System's leaders say they trust professors' judgment and students' abilities and will maintain letter grades.

Concordia University parent sued

For more than 10 years, Concordia University Portland and California technology firm HotChalk worked lockstep in a partnership so close it was difficult to tell where Concordia ended and HotChalk began.