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Topic: Inside Higher Ed
Assistant Professor at Berkeley Fired over Sexual Harassment, but He Sued Accusers for Defamation
An assistant professor at Berkeley was fired over sexual harassment, but he has sued three of his four accusers for defamation.
Hourly Employees at University of Chicago can Hold a Union Election, Announced NLRB
Undergraduate hourly workers at the University of Chicago library can hold a union election, said the NLRB.
University of Maryland Announces New Procedures after Black Student Killed in Possible Hate Crime
A black student at Bowie State University was stabbed to death while visiting the campus of the University of Maryland, and the police arrested a white student who is an alleged member of an online hate group.
Is Trump Right about Free Speech of Non Profit Groups?
John K. Wilson of the AAUP defends President Trump’s recent efforts to allow non-profits to engage in political speech.
Women’s Lacrosse Team in Hot Water over Instagram Post on Cinco de Mayo
A Cinco de Mayo-themed party by a women’s lacrosse team was criticized after a student posted a photo of them on Instagram, joking about President Trump’s border wall.
University of San Francisco Changed Building Name from a former Mayor to the city’s First Black High School Principal
The University of San Francisco changed the name of one of its buildings, named after a former city mayor, because of his anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Anonymous Professor Upset at Student’s Essay on Men’s Rights
A professor who wrote an essay anonymously said that a student’s essay on men’s rights scared her due to the rhetoric.
Survey: Majority of Professors Believe Campus Carry Creates a ‘Negative Impact’ on Exchange of Ideas
In a recent survey of college professors, 71% believe that campus carry laws “will have a negative impact on the free and robust exchange of ideas at my university.”
College Shut Down for Two Days to Discuss Race Relations
Harvey Mudd College shut down classes for two days this week after sit-in protests led administrators to believe they need to cancel classes to discuss racial tensions.