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Stanford Law DEI Dean on Leave After Disrupted Event

Inside Higher Ed

A Stanford University law school dean at the center of a free speech controversy has been placed on leave amid continuing criticism of the March 9 event, at which students shouted down federal judge Kyle Duncan, an anti-LGBTQ+ conservative, who had been invited to speak on campus.

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University of Hawai‘i dean sues law professor who criticized diversity event

FIRE

The criticisms, from Professor Kenneth Lawson were made 2 years ago. Why the lawsuit now? Could it be because Lawson went public last month with claims the university doctored his course materials?

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jackson,Dean of the College of Education and Foundation Professor of Education at Michigan State University, praised Moores impact, citing the ripple effect his leadership has created within the American education system. since 2018. Dr. Jerlando F.L.

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Columbia removes three deans over text messages with alleged ‘antisemitic tropes’

The Guardian - Higher Education

University president says private text exchange during school event was ‘unacceptable and deeply upsetting’ Three Columbia University deans have been indefinitely removed from their positions after sending text messages that the university president said included antisemitic tropes.

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Reflection & Predictions: A Conversation on Higher Education Trends

MindMax

I recently hosted an interactive event bringing together leaders and pioneers in the higher education community for an evening of discussion on an important and relevant topic: Reflections & Predictions. Former Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Emeritus Dean of the School of Professional Studies at Brown University Gary W.

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Best for international students: Which colleges ranked the highest?

University Business

Academic acclimation and support : Key elements in this category are virtual office hours with professors, academic writing workshops, dedicated English language support, alumni networking events and an international student advisory board. These activities allow students to build community and celebrate their cultural identities.

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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Other panel discussions will include a variety of other sessions, including a plenary called Lifting the Veil: What They Don't Tell Us about Publishing," that includes Diverse executive editor and Trinity Washington University professor and associate dean, Dr. Jamal Watson.

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