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Report Records 42 Attacks on Indian Higher Education
Politics
— Sep 26, 2026
At a Texas Tribune festival, a UT professor denied tenure said he believes his politically sensitive research influenced the decision, raising concerns about academic freedom. Other commentary debates how to assess academic freedom and whether political or social agendas are shaping scholarship, while a separate essay urges Pakistan to reform public universities to drive research and innovation.
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Elite University Stood By While Professor ‘Publicly Harassed’ Jewish Student, Lawsuit Alleges
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— Jun 25, 2025
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) allegedly failed repeatedly to discipline a professor who harassed Jewish and Israeli students, a lawsuit filed Wednesday claims. A tenured linguistics professor at the…
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Matt Walsh Humiliates Professors, Politicians and Medical Experts with One Question in New Documentary
Opinion
— Jun 5, 2022
Over the past several months, Matt Walsh traveled across the country to ask one simple question — “What is a Woman?” Tenured professors, medical experts and politicians were all unable to provide an answer. This was all…
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Court Tosses Penn Prof Amy Wax’s Suit Claiming Ivy League ‘Double Standards’
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— Aug 29, 2025
A federal court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Amy Wax, a tenured law professor at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) who alleged racial discrimination and claimed she was punished by the school for what…
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
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Arday Death Triggers Debate on Academic Harassment
World
— Aug 10, 2026
Cambridge has launched a formal, independent investigation into the appointment and tenure of former sociology professor Jason Arday after his resignation amid plagiarism and related allegations, with findings to inform a review of how senior academic appointments are made. The university’s vice-chancellor calls the case an aberration and faces pressure to examine hiring processes and misconduct policies, while stressing that staff of color are valued and pushing for transparency and wider academic input.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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University of Ibadan names Olapegba 14th Vice-Chancellor
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— Jul 22, 2026
The University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olapegba as its 14th Vice-Chancellor after a competitive process that drew eight candidates; the appointment was announced on July 22, 2026, with him expected to assume office on December 1, 2026, and the tenure of the current VC ending November 1, 2026. The process was described as thorough and transparent, with multiple steps including screening, shortlisting five finalists, and final interviews by a joint council-senate panel.
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