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University holds Holocaust remembrance event despite Jewish protests

Inside Higher Ed

Image: James Madison University in Virginia held an event Thursday to mark the Holocaust—despite all the Jewish members of the planning committee resigning. And faculty members say this year’s event was going to feature the provost, Heather Coltman, playing piano, something the last event’s committee rejected.

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Some Stanford professors oppose closed event on free speech

Inside Higher Ed

“The organizers have in fact gone out of their way to create a hermetically-sealed event, safe from any and all meaningful debate, filled with self-affirmation and self-congratulation, an event where racism is given shelter and immunity." Stanford did not immediately provide comment on the event.

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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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Boston University Launches LGBTQ+ Center

Insight Into Diversity

The new center, tentatively named the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center, will serve as a community hub and will enable LGBTQ+ students to access leadership and career workshops, alumni mentorship opportunities, events, and more. BU will launch a search for a director and administrative staff this spring.

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Why these school leaders are clashing with students’ free speech judgment

University Business

Discovery, faced chants, signs and protestors picketing in front of the entrance to the event. More from UB : These schools are working smarter, not harder, to boost international student enrollment Dean Jenny Martinez – Stanford Law School In March, students stormed a conservative campus event that Trump-appointed U.S.

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UPCEA MEMS Conference: AI, Authenticity, Limitations of Measurement

MindMax

One thing I love about this conference, hosted by UPCEA, is that it attracts a broad cross-section of higher education professionals: everyone from deans and provosts to higher ed marketing and enrollment management specialists. If you missed the event, here’s a quick recap of some of the highlights.

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How Colleges and Universities Nationwide are Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The MLK Day programming schedules for several schools span multiple days full of various events, recognizing the numerous facets and aspects of the Civil Rights Movement. Penn State , for instance, has events lined up for a number of its campuses. 12 event will be free to the public and recorded for public viewing online as well.

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