Academe Today

Leadership & Governance

As Calls to Resign Grow Louder, Michigan State’s Interim President Digs In

“I continue to look ahead,” said John Engler on Friday, as two trustees and several lawmakers called on him to step down.

In Case You Missed It

Michigan State Chief Said Abuse Victim Would Get ‘Kickback’ for Stirring Up Survivors, Emails Show

In private, John Engler seethed with the thought that victims of sexual abuse were being manipulated by trial lawyers.

Admissions & Student Aid

In Court Battle Over Harvard Admissions, Plaintiffs Allege University Ignored ‘Negative Effects’ on Asian-Americans

A lawsuit accusing the university of discriminating against Asian-American applicants reached a pivotal point on Friday, when previously confidential documents describing Harvard’s admissions process were revealed.

Students

Leaked Memo From Conservative Group Cautions Students to Stay Away From Turning Point USA

Young America’s Foundation warned that “the long-term damage TPUSA could inflict on conservative students and the Conservative Movement can no longer be ignored.”

Finance

Sweet Briar College Is Placed on ‘Warning’ by Accreditor

The Virginia institution, which narrowly avoided closing in 2015, was faulted for failing to meet financial standards.

Starter Kit: New to Tenure

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Commentary

How Colleges Can Make American Indian Students Feel at Home

Welcoming more Native American students to campus and offering support while they are there are necessary first steps toward eliminating systemic racism.

Lingua Franca

‘Fudging’ in Flight: Dubbed Movies on Airplanes

Lucy Ferriss watches a film that would have been much better with the swear words.