Academics Speak Out Against Current Campus Climate
The groupthink and politicization of the academy have had deep, problematic effects on academic freedom for professors and students alike. On the American Mind.
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Adjuncts Don’t Have Freedom of Speech
The precarity of their job situation means that non-tenured professors must watch what they say and how they're received. On Quillette.
College Leaders Worried About Finances, Mental Health, Layoffs
College presidents don't feel out of the woods yet. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
At App State, a Fear of a COVID Wave
After a student died due to COVID-19, students and staff are waiting to see if more follow. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Isolation for First-Generation Students
A remote semester makes it much harder for these students to form bonds with peers and professors. On the Daily Tar Heel.
Why Is So Much Data on Higher Ed Unknown? Federal Law
A 2008 law that prohibits creating a data system makes it harder for students to understand the pros and cons of a particular college. On The Hill.
Teaching Academics How to Leave Academia
A new book from a former professor reflects on why he left academia and how others can make a successful transition away from the ivory tower. On Inside Higher Ed.
LSU Cares More About Football than Free Speech
The university may have a national championship, but it doesn't do much to ensure students have their Constitutional rights respected. On Real Clear Education.
Higher Ed Lobbyists Want Executive Order on Diversity Trainings Reversed
The American Council on Education sent a letter saying the order has a chilling effect on colleges. On ACE.
Colleges Don’t Want Professors Telling Students About COVID-19 Cases
Colleges hide behind "privacy concerns" to gag professors, but they seem concerned about public criticism if COVID-19 clusters pop up. On Inside Higher Ed.