Florida Eliminates Sociology as a Core Course at Its Universities
January 30th, 2024 by schoolbound
In December, Florida’s education commissioner wrote that “sociology has been hijacked by left-wing activists.”
At Penn, Tensions May Only Be Growing After Magill’s Resignation
January 29th, 2024 by schoolbound
Professors at the University of Pennsylvania have begun to organize, fearing what they view as a plan by the billionaire Marc Rowan to upend academic freedom.
Hate Crimes Reported in Schools Nearly Doubled Between 2018 and 2022
January 29th, 2024 by schoolbound
Black students were the most frequent reported victims, followed by L.G.B.T.Q. and Jewish students, according to F.B.I. statistics.
Critics Protest Harvard’s Choice to Lead Antisemitism Task Force
January 25th, 2024 by schoolbound
Bill Ackman and Lawrence Summers decried the choice of Derek J. Penslar, a professor of Jewish history, who had signed a letter describing Israel as an apartheid regime.
Yale, Duke and Columbia Among Elite Schools to Settle in Price-Fixing Case
January 24th, 2024 by schoolbound
Five universities have agreed to pay $104.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of violating an agreement to be “need-blind” when admitting students.
After Affirmative Action Ban, Students Use Essays to Highlight Race
January 23rd, 2024 by schoolbound
The Supreme Court’s ruling intended to remove the consideration of race during the admissions process. So students used their essays to highlight their racial background.
Harvard Defends Its Plagiarism Investigation of Its Former President
January 23rd, 2024 by schoolbound
The university released its most detailed account of its handling of plagiarism accusations against Claudine Gay, who resigned earlier this month.
The Next Battle in Higher Ed May Strike at Its Soul: Scholarship
January 23rd, 2024 by schoolbound
Cases involving Stanford, Harvard and M.I.T. are fueling skepticism over the thoroughness of research — even from the academic world’s biggest stars.
U.S. News Makes Money From Some of Its Biggest Critics: Colleges
January 23rd, 2024 by schoolbound
U.S. News sells “badges” to colleges, so they can promote their rankings — whether they are 1st, 10th or much, much lower.
Wife of Investor Who Pushed for Harvard President’s Exit Is Accused of Plagiarism
January 23rd, 2024 by schoolbound
Neri Oxman, a former M.I.T. professor, is accused of copying from Wikipedia. Her husband, William Ackman, vowed to check the work of the entire M.I.T. faculty.