‘I won’t live this way’: Embattled scholar quits rather than face speech restrictions
Ilya Shapiro announced his resignation from the Georgetown University Law Center — just days after Dean William Treanor reinstated him. Read More
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How 6 top HBCUs are reacting to exodus of presidents
Some of higher education's most respected leaders are exiting their positions later this month. Read more
27 of top 30 universities are increasing tuition again after COVID-era rate hikes
27 of America’s top 30 universities are raising tuition and fees for the next academic year. All 30 universities have raised prices at least once since the 2019-2020 academic year, which coincided with the COVID-19 outbreak in America. Read more
‘Cancel culture a reflection of rightwing papers’ intolerance,’ says David Olusoga
Historian and TV presenter David Olusoga has said that rightwing newspapers characterise him as an activist and critical race theorist to “delegitimise” his voice, despite there being no basis for these claims. Read more
Grad speaker sparks controversy for criticizing ‘the world’s strongmen’ like Trump
The commencement speaker for a private liberal arts college in Ohio talked about how “viral information” and hyper-masculine “strongmen” create challenges for graduates, leaving some parents dissatisfied with the speech. Read more
A Gift or a Burden?
A new bill could strengthen the rules requiring institutions to report foreign gifts. Some say the measure is necessary; others argue it will create undue stress for colleges and the government alike. Read more
Amid String of High-Profile Shootings, 2 Iowa State Students Are Victims
Two women who were killed Thursday night in a widely reported shooting outside a church in Ames, Iowa, were identified on Friday as students at Iowa State University. Read more
DeSantis plotted an all-out assault on public universities
Records show Florida's governor drafted plans to strip autonomy from individual universities, centralize power in Tallahassee, and impose more restrictions on what students are taught. Read more
Conservative ‘Moms for Liberty’ enraged after Brevard County teacher raises $5k for ‘banned book’ drive
According to Florida Today, Adam Tritt, an advanced placement English teacher at Bayside High, launched the fundraiser in hopes of purchases challenged reading material like "The Slaughterhouse-Five" for his students' summer reading requirements. However, the list of books quickly drew backlash from critics. Read more
UMKC promotes ‘Angry White Men and How They Ruined the World’
Students at the University of Missouri-Kansas City launched a podcast called “Angry White Men and How They Ruined the World.” Read more
