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Panel: University Presidents Discuss When to Make Statements and Speak Out on Current Affairs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is no one definitive way to determine when presidents of higher ed institutions should speak out, though there are good general guidelines to follow, according to four university presidents during a panel discussion hosted by think tank Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC). Sanford , president of University of Dallas. “As

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Columbia University is colluding with the far-right in its attack on students | Moira Donegan

The Guardian - Higher Education

One video showed officers and university maintenance workers destroying food that had been donated to the encampment, making sure it would be inedible. Eventually, more than 100 of them would be arrested; their tents, protest signs and Palestinian flags were gathered into trash bags by the police and thrown away.

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Brown University Reinstates Test Requirements

Insight Into Diversity

After months of deliberation, Brown University administrators announced the reinstatement of SAT/ACT testing requirements across the institution. The post Brown University Reinstates Test Requirements appeared first on Insight Into Diversity. Doyle III, who served as committee co-chair, in a statement.

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Columbia University Moves Classes Online Amid Tensions

Insight Into Diversity

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik announced classes will be held online today due to safety concerns amid protests at the institution. At the request of the university, NYPD is patrolling the exterior perimeter of the campus. A total of 108 people have been arrested as the demonstrations entered day six.

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Survey Reveals Most Jewish Students Dissatisfied with Universities’ Responses to Antisemitism

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jewish college students are expressing in a new survey increased frustrated with the lack of response from university presidents and leadership to ongoing antisemitism on campus. The survey comes as universities seek solutions to the rise in antisemitism and polarizing discourse on campus and social media.

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Columbia Administration, Student Organizers Talks Fail

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Columbia University administration leaders and student organizers failed to reach agreement in negotiations that might have included the university’s divestment from Israel. She said the two parties failed “to find a path that would result in the dismantling of the encampment and adherence to University policies going forward.”

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Harvard President to Testify to Congress About Response to Campus Climate Issues During Israel-Hamas Conflict

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Harvard University President Dr. Claudine Gay will testify to the U.S. College and university presidents have a responsibility to foster and uphold a safe learning environment for their students and staff." Universities [should] not have political positions on anything." 5 – will cover antisemitism on U.S.