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Professor says he was barred from campus after Monsanto info request

Inside Higher Ed

“The particulars of the university’s disciplinary investigation of Dr. Carpenter, that defendants have just been made aware of through the Albany Times Union article, is critically material to the jury’s determination of Dr. “The tribe and five individual plaintiffs brought suit against defendants, seeking over $3.1

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Enough is Enough

ACPA

As ACPA celebrates our 100 th anniversary in 2024, the United States faces what may be the most politically divisive and harmful series of elections in the country’s history. Our faculty colleagues also feel threatened by the attacks limiting their ability to engage in classroom discussions.

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FIRE to Mount Holyoke College: Students, faculty can’t be forced to make land acknowledgements

FIRE

We encourage every member of our community to learn about the original inhabitants of the land where they reside. The impact of settler colonization contributed to the displacement, removal and attempted genocide of Indigenous peoples. Free expression entails not just the right to speak, but the right not to speak.

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Why fintech, and how is political science useful for a fintech job?

HEPI

Humanities and social sciences degrees have come under attack for their lack of utility, seemingly not useful in a world of big data and where artificial intelligence could soon penetrate every part of our daily lives. It was refreshing to be met where I was, and to be given so much opportunity to build my skills right from day one.

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Black History Month 2024: African Americans and the Arts 

Today's Learner

history and in shaping our country today. ” – Carter G. .” – Augusta Savage, Sculptor, 1892-1962 An acclaimed and influential sculptor of the Harlem Renaissance, Augusta Savage was a teacher and an activist who fought for African American rights in the Arts.

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How 2 college equity leaders advise navigating a changing climate amid backlash

University Business

These decisions, some higher education stakeholders argue, will have both short- and long-term impacts on minority students and American communities at large. “Where enrollment is challenged, it’s going to impact their health and only exacerbate those health inequities.” ‘What career are you trying to pursue?

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A conversation with IHEP Board Chair Dr. Peter Nwosu, incoming President of SUNY-Oswego

IHEP

IHEP: What inspires your commitment to advancing equitable access and outcomes for students? I see myself in our students. President Nwosu: Our students are able, but we must engage and meet them where they are. Finally, the impact of the pandemic and advancements in technology revealed that the world is not static.

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