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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

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

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Best for international students: Which colleges ranked the highest?

University Business

What makes a college or university best for international students? 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.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

25, Moorea Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at The Ohio State University (OSU) and executive director of the Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Centerwas awarded the Order of the Palmetto South Carolinas highest civilian honor established in 1971. Moore III trailblazers whose influence shaped his path to distinction. since 2018.

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Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Chancler spoke of how various programs and initiatives at her university have been rebranded in the wake of efforts to push DEI out of higher education.

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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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Building an Academic Space for Black Women Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Du Bois Department of Afro American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as doctoral students, they saw similarities in their research but began experiencing challenges within existing organizations aimed at supporting their work. Farmer, a prominent historian at the University of Texas at Austin. asked Samuel.

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