A Chinese language college campus in Israel has completely closed as relations between the 2 international locations bitter within the wake of the continuing battle in Gaza. The College of Worldwide Enterprise and Economics (UIBE) was the primary and solely Chinese language campus to arrange an outpost in Israel, opening a campus north of Tel Aviv in…
To the editor: In “The Finish of the Academy?” (September 19, 2024), Mark A. Boyer rightfully calls consideration to the risks of performative, one-sided activism in academia—activism that prioritizes symbolism over substantive change. The identical dynamic is enjoying out within the halls of Congress, the place the dialog round antisemitism has devolved into political posturing…
This November, for the primary time since earlier than 2008, college students, school and employees will likely be unable to vote on Purdue College’s campus on Election Day. For 4 presidential elections, Purdue hosted voting websites at numerous areas round campus—most just lately the Mackey Enviornment, situated minutes from a number of residence halls and…
The College of North Carolina at Asheville canceled courses by means of the remainder of this month because of injury brought on by Hurricane Helene, The Information & Observer reported. Within the instant wake of Helene, the faculty suspended courses till Oct. 9. Now, the campus shall be closed till no less than Oct. 14….
Ruha Benjamin, a professor of African American research at Princeton, stated her pleasure about receiving the award was tempered by her college being “gradual to reply to college students’ calls for to reveal and divest from genocidal violence.” Quite a few lecturers are among the many 22 fellows who obtained an $800,000 grant from the…
Analysis reveals college students who’ve at the least one connection to campus usually tend to persist, retain and full a school diploma, notably college students from traditionally marginalized or much less privileged backgrounds. College students who really feel linked to their establishment are additionally extra prone to have higher psychological well-being, as properly. Mentorship is…
Miles Faculty has signed an settlement to purchase the 192-acre campus of Birmingham-Southern Faculty—which closed abruptly earlier this 12 months resulting from monetary points—Al.com reported. Although the acquisition value was not disclosed, the campus was lately valued at $65 million. Alabama A&M College had additionally expressed curiosity in shopping for it, reportedly providing $52 million for the…
School members have more and more voiced concern about having the talents to guide college students by controversial conversations. As a self-described professional in “all issues political on school campuses,” Nancy Thomas is not any stranger to battle and controversy. However over the previous yr—amid assaults on range, fairness and inclusion efforts; divisive protests; and…
AlonzoDesign/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Photographs An off-the-cuff selfie with college students, thanking them for stopping by the president’s workplace to speak. A snapshot of an iconic campus constructing, accompanied by “Joyful first day of courses!” A digital picture of the school’s inauguration invitation, with the easy, heat message “All are welcome!” Every of those is a latest…
In Campus Free Speech: A Pocket Information (Harvard College Press), authorized scholar and writer Cass R. Sunstein presents dozens of contentious free speech case research looking for solutions to what looks like an more and more complicated query: What speech can campuses regulate? The situations typically draw on real-life conditions, such because the passage of…
With the autumn semester quickly approaching or already underway at many campuses throughout the nation, August appeared to yield cuts at fewer establishments than the sooner summer season months. However of the handful of faculties that introduced latest or looming cuts final month, some had been far-reaching. They have an effect on a variety of…
Naropa College, at a crossroads of economic challenges and new alternatives for on-line growth, is promoting its important campus in Boulder, Colo. Directors say the transfer is critical to put money into future progress, however many graduates are mourning the lack of a beloved website. Naropa, which was based in 1974 by Buddhists—whose affect nonetheless…