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It's okay for Republicans to require students to learn the Declaration of Independence
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (453+ words) Declaration of Independence painting by John Trumbull; Wikimedia Commons Inside Higher Ed has yet another story criticizing Republican officials for exercising their proper authority over publicly funded universities. "Thousands of college students in some states now have to read the…...
Russia targets academics in U. S. as "foreign agents" in intimidation campaign
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (816+ words) Russian President Vladimir Putin / X Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime is intimidating Russian organizations and scientists on American soil, according to a prominent professor speaking out about the situation." The incoming president of the Russian-American Science Association, University of Southern…...
Muslim group criticizes federal indictment of pro-Palestinian UMich activists
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (519+ words) Activists rally in support of the indicted activists; League of Revolutionary Students/Instagram Most of the defendants are now out on bond while the case continues Pro-Palestinian groups are calling for justice for the eight activists indicted on federal vandalism…...
SJSU must reinstate professor fired for pro-Palestinian protests, arbitrator rules
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (431+ words) Professor Sang Hea Kil; The AAUP/ Youtube San Jos" State Professor Sang Hea Kil, who was fired last year for her participation in pro-Palestinian student protests, will return to work after an arbitrator ruled the termination was excessive." The arbitrator…...
UC Santa Cruz pushes K-12 lesson plans comparing Jan. 6 Capitol riot to KKK
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (591+ words) Teacher in class; Sergey Nivens/Canva Pro Project aims to foster "anti-racist classrooms and schools" The University of California Santa Cruz is rolling out curriculum materials that encourage students to compare the U. S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to the Ku Klux…...
We asked UW students how to fix homelessness. Their answers were surprising.
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (36+ words) Breaking Campus News. Launching Media Careers. The College Fix's Simon Olech went to the University of Washington in Seattle to ask students what they think of rampant homelessness plaguing their city. Don't Miss a Thing!...
Journal retracts paper skeptical of "white power" in psychology, says it conflicts with "values"
13+ hour, 13+ min ago (534+ words) A young man and a psychologist; Hananeko Studio/Shutterstock Scholars deride move as censorship, threat to academic discourse A New Zealand psychology journal recently retracted a paper questioning claims about science being a tool of "white power," stating that it…...
Trump admin caught $150 million in fraudulent "ghost" student loans in past months
17+ hour, 23+ min ago (347+ words) Secretary of Education Linda Mc Mahon hailed as "anti-fraud warrior" The Trump administration has flagged $150 million in student loans as being potentially fraudulent as part of its efforts against "ghost students," meaning scammers who enroll in online classes to collect…...
Kentucky battle over in-state tuition for illegal immigrants continues with appeal
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (799+ words) A protest sign demands rights for illegal immigrants; Chad Zuber/Shutterstock Federal law is clear; illegal immigrants aren't entitled to benefits that exclude citizens, immigration policy spokesperson says A federal judge recently blocked Kentucky from enforcing a law that allows…...
Anti-Israel professor who called to "bring down US empire" will teach Middle East politics at CUNY this fall
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (471+ words) Professor took part in anti-Israel protest that caused $3 M in damage An anti-Israel professor who was previously arrested for participating in violent protests on campus will teach "Politics of the Middle East" at the City University of New York this…...