Walkout Wednesday? Clemson may face professor protests on first day
The University of South Carolina is also in a dogfight over masks. Read more
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Politics ‘the biggest hurdle’ for overseas students
Electoral rather than immunological considerations could determine when international students are allowed into Australia Read more
Going virtual or not? Odd exchange that had UF leaders scrambling
Fully online not an option, according to Florida leaders. Read more
UMich prof says math and science classes are racist
A professor of mathematics criticized the purported overrepresentation of White and Asian students in the discipline. Read more
Growing Like a Weed
Higher ed institutions are increasingly launching courses and programs to train students for the cannabis industry and to demystify the science around the drug as more states legalize marijuana. Read more
Ex-CEO will plead guilty in Varsity Blues scandal involving 2 colleges
Kimmel tried to get son, daughter admitted to USC, Georgetown on fake athletic credentials. Read more
USC reverses mask mandate after policy deemed discriminatory
The University of South Carolina reversed its mask mandate after the state attorney general sent a letter to the school stating that their policy was against the law. Read more
Jill Biden paid $80K+ for her fulltime professor job at community college
First Lady Jill Biden has a full-time teaching job at Northern Virginia Community College, which she balances with her responsibilities for the White House. Read more
UK academic sues university after losing role in critical race theory row
Aysha Khanom claims discrimination after Leeds Beckett accused her of using ‘racist language’ in tweets Read more
Win for Academic Freedom in Nebraska
University of Nebraska system Board of Regents voted down a proposal to ban the "imposition" of critical race theory in the classroom. Read more
