Harvard University scientist Steven Pinker says that he is disappointed that free-speech has become a "right-wing issue." He argues that free speech should be valued regardless of political affiliation. On Intellectual Takeout.
National groups such as the Association for the Study of Higher Education may have to cancel meetings scheduled to take place in Texas because of California's recent travel ban. On Inside Higher Ed.
The UNC system's Board of Governors has given the law school until August 1 to prove it has reformed its educational programs and finances and is in compliance with ABA standards. In the Daily Tar Heel.
John Rosenberg examines universities' increasing focus on "gender balance" in light of Supreme Court rulings on racial balancing in higher education. On Minding the Campus.
Cathy Sandeen discusses massive open online courses and how they can enrich and modernize higher education in the years ahead. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Appalachian College Association has voted to refocus its mission to attract more students to private liberal arts colleges in Appalachia and improve overall education. On Inside Higher Ed.
The Education Department has released a report on progress made towards achieving President Trump's goal of easing colleges' regulatory burdens. On Inside Higher Ed.
Trinity College professor Johnny Eric Williams took to Facebook this week to possibly encourage others to kill white people, punctuating his remarks with profanities. Trinity College has not yet taken action against him. In New Boston Post.
Purdue University has acquired for-profit Kaplan University to expand its online education, but some are resisting the move. On Minding the Campus.
Case Western Reserve has been offering professors and students thousands of dollars in grants and funding to promote "social justice," raising questions about whether a university should be promoting political causes. On the College Fix.
