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1,200 Evergreen Students Dropped Out?

After the various protests at Evergreen State College, a total of about 1,200 have either dropped out or have not re-enrolled for the upcoming semester.
On Accuracy in Academia.

Book on “Trigger Warnings”

A new book called "Trigger Warnings: History, Theory and Context" was recently published. The book is a collection of essays on the topic collected from academic Listservs.
On Inside Higher Ed.

Shaw University’s Interim President

As Shaw University looks for a new president, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Paulette Dillard, will be the interim president. In Triangle Business Journal.

Stressed Duke Students

According to a 2016 survey by the American College Health Association, nearly 65 percent of Duke students had stress levels higher than the national average.
In the Duke Chronicle.

Suspended for a Tweet

A student at the University of Central Florida is being suspended for tweeting a letter his ex-girlfriend wrote to him. He "graded" the letter as if it were a homework assignment. In the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Professor Allegedly Attacked College Republican

Professor Eric Canin at California State University, Fullerton, allegedly assaulted a College Republican in February. Canin will be returning to his teaching duties once his two-month suspension is completed. On Campus Reform.

Claremont McKenna Protesters Punished

Claremont McKenna College announced that it is punishing seven students who protested speaker Heather McDonald in April. Five of the students will be suspended.
On Inside Higher Ed.