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Cornell Suspends Fraternity Parties and Social Events After Allegations of Sexual Assault and Drug-Laced Drinks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cornell University has suspended fraternity parties and social events after campus police alerts about an alleged sexual assault and alleged incidents of drug-laced drinks, CNN reported. at an off-campus event. at an off-campus event. 7 letter to students. Campus police issued a crime alert on Nov. 3 and again on Nov.

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University of Florida Hillel Combats Antisemitism with ‘Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate’ Event

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Student leaders at the University of Florida (UF) are preparing for the Fifth Annual Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate ® Bagel Day Program in an effort to combat record levels of antisemitism on college campuses.

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Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as ‘Racial Segregation’

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Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as Racial Segregation Ryan Quinn Thu, 01/16/2025 - 03:00 AM The national conservative activist wrote on social media that a student recruiting conference violates the states DEI ban because it excludes whites and Asians. Governor Abbott then threatened to fire the A&M president.

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Study: Majority of Students on Academic Dismissal Experienced Major Life Event

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Study: Majority of Students on Academic Dismissal Experienced Major Life Event Ashley Mowreader Wed, 01/08/2025 - 03:00 AM A new study evaluates the barriers to student success for those who left college due to academic dismissal and what factors pushed them out of higher education. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader

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Survey: College Students Don’t Want Statements After Political Events

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Survey: College Students Dont Want Statements After Political Events Ashley Mowreader Tue, 01/21/2025 - 03:00 AM A December survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab found half of students dont think colleges should make statements about political events. Two experts weigh in on when an institution should or should not do so.

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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pritchett said that the schools annual MLK celebration is rooted in a tradition dating back to 1970, and added that the MLK Leadership Program at Seton Hall integrates current events with a focus on servant leadership, Africana Studies, and fostering a historical understanding of Kings enduring legacy.

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Faculty Groups To Hold National Day of Action April 17

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

American Association of University Professors chapters plan to join Higher Education Labor United, the American Federation of Teachers, and other higher education unions and student organizations in the event is deemed a coordinated nationwide counter-offensive against a sustained assault on American higher education as a public good.

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