A letter written by Yale University students complaining of a “traumatizing” psychiatry lecture was made public this week by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, which called the complaint “another step in continuing retreat from academic freedom.” Read more

Starting college can be a time of fun, new experiences and growth. Yet it can also be a rough transition for many students who struggle with mental health issues. Read more

From Ivy League schools to smaller institutions, American colleges are spending money on feminine sanitary products for men. Read more

A senior academic who claimed she was sacked because her bosses could not tolerate her “naturally loud” voice and passionate teaching style has won her case for unfair dismissal. Read more

While others have slumped through the pandemic, Western Governors has grown enrollment and continued to innovate. Read more

With students disagreeing on how acceptable some actions are, colleges must carefully handle cheating reports and manage accusations fairly. Read more

Students at one public university in Charleston, Illinois, recently received two full days off from reading, writing and arithmetic to focus on the other “Rs” of life — rest and relaxation. Read more

Universities are adopting “trauma-informed” education practices that shield students from difficult subjects and situations. Read more

A fee-paying school in Bristol named after the slave trader Edward Colston is to change its name after a consultation attracted thousands of responses from the school and wider community. Read more

Emerson is teaming with Massachusetts General Hospital and a community organization to try to change the narrative. Read more