Don’t Fire Fresno State’s Anti-Barbara Bush Prof
A tweet brought a firestorm for an English professor, but demands for her dismissal would violating principles of free speech. On Reason.
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Duke Report Wants to Commemorate Diversity of Its History
The report advocates marking more public spaces to as historically significant to highlight the story of slaves and student activists, among other ideas. On the Duke Chronicle.
Literary Theory Is Cocooned from Criticism
The philosophy in some literary circles has become so circular that criticism cannot be responded to with anything but moral condemnation. On Quillette.
Joliet Junior College Pays Out $30,000 for Violating Student’s Free Speech
After detaining a student for passing out anti-capitalist flyers, the college will pay $30,000 in damages and revise its free speech codes. On Patch.
James Madison U. Warns Student Not to Speak with Media About Assault Allegations
An administrator warned a student that speaking to the media could be deemed interference, limiting the student's civil liberties. On Inside Higher Ed.
NCCU Chancellor Accused of Cronyism, Misusing State Funds
A finance office at NC Central University accused the new chancellor of trying to send a contract to a favored vendor and buying a $70,000 SUV with state funds. On WRAL.
College Attainment: Latinos Quickly Improving
Latinos gaining a college credential has increased almost 10 percent since 2007, but black adults have only increased 6 percent. On the Center for American Progress.
College May Not Be the ‘Race Equalizer’
Black students carry 68 percent more debt from college than white students, leaving a wealth gap even as the number of black graduates increases. On Reuters.
The Costs and Benefits of the Purdue Model
Holding tuition flat has also meant bringing in more non-Indiana students and not raising funding levels for professors. On Inside Higher Ed.
NYU Student Protesters Cave After Student Aid Was Threatened
The "indefinite" occupation of a student center ended within 40 hours after calls to parents were made warning them of the financial aid penalties associated with a suspension or other discipline. On National Review.