Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Requires Public Schools to Teach the Bible

The state superintendent, Ryan Walters, said the Bible was a “necessary historical document.” The mandate comes as part of a conservative movement to infuse Christian values in public schools.

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Maurie McInnis, Yale’s New President, Emphasized Policing at Previous Post

In her four years at the state university, Maurie McInnis drew criticism from faculty members who said some of her decisions violated academic freedom.

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Harvard Names Conservative Legal Scholar as Permanent Provost

John F. Manning has served as interim provost since March, and is considered a top contender for university president.

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Katrina Armstrong Appointed Columbia University’s Interim President

Dr. Katrina A. Armstrong replaces Nemat Shafik as president of one of the most turbulent campuses in America.

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Inside the Fall of Columbia University’s President, Nemat Shafik

Nemat Shafik was vilified on almost all sides for her handling of the protests over the Israel-Hamas war. When given an offramp, she took it.

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At M.I.T., Black and Latino Enrollment Drops Sharply After Affirmative Action Ban

Asian American students made up almost half of the 2028 class — the first admitted since the end of affirmative action.

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How College Campuses Are Trying to Manage Protests During an Election Year

University officials are spelling out strict codes around protests. They say they are trying to be clear. Others say they are trying to suppress speech.

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Cellphone Bans in Schools? NYC Is ‘Not There Yet,’ Mayor Says

Districts and states across the United States have supported restrictions on student usage, but New York City’s leaders are backing away from the idea because of logistical concerns.

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At UMichigan, Pro-Palestinian Protesters Shut Down Student Government

Pro-Palestinian protesters won council elections, and have refused to fund campus groups, like the men’s Ultimate Frisbee team, unless their divestment demands are met.

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University of Virginia Suspends Tours Criticized for Emphasizing Ties to Slavery

A group of conservative alumni said the student-led tours were overly focused on the school’s history of using enslaved laborers.

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