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A university made a MAGA congressman its president. Is it a sign of things to come in higher ed?

Rep Bill Johnson has previously complained about ‘cancel culture’ and ‘indoctrination’ on college campuses, while angry donors threaten to remove names from buildings at ‘Trump-U’, writes Graig Graziosi

The Independent UK

UGC upgrades status of Madras University as category I institution

Madras Univ upgraded to Category I by UGC; score improved from 3.32 to 3.59. Benefits incl. higher research grants, Rs. 100cr from RUSA, start progs without UGC approval, campuses abroad. Self-financing institute Sathyabama also upgraded to Category I.

The Hindu

Penn Refuses to Let Student Group Screen Film Critical of Israel (at Least Until February)

So reports the Philadelphia Inquirer (Susan Snyder) (see also Daily Pennsylvanian [Lara Cota & Jessica Wu]): Students at Penn Chavurah wanted to show Israelism, which has drawn significant controversy this year, but the school cited "a potential negative response on campus" and used the word "vitriol," according to one of…

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Stirling University 'mistreating' student detained by Home Office, say campaigners

STIRLING University has been accused of ignoring calls to provide support to a student who was detained by the Home Office for more than two months.

The National (Scotland)

‘Nothing we could do but move with the crowd’: Eyewitnesses on Kochi college stampede

It was meant to be a night of celebrations for the students of the School of Engineering at the Cochin University of Science and Technology.

Newslaundry

Hundred throng to pay homage to students killed in stampede at Cusat tech festival

Hundreds paid homage to the bodies of three students, who died in a stampede in Kochi at the venue of Inter University TechFest in Kalamassery

The Hindu

Characterizing Professor's Tweets as Anti-Semitic Isn't Actionable Libel or Invasion of Privacy

From Judge Gerald McHugh's decision yesterday in Tannous v. Cabrini Univ. (E.D. Pa.): This is an action brought by Kareem Tannous, a former university professor, against StopAntisemitism.org, a non-profit watchdog organization that reshared Plaintiff's social media posts with additional commentary…. [B]ecause I agree that Defendant's online blog constituted protected opinion…

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Students stage sit-in urging university chiefs to drop arms investments

University of Glasgow students chanted and held signs as they protested at the establishment’s management office.

The Independent UK

Scholar stands by his lecture at O.P. Jindal University, regrets its misinterpretation

In his letter to Professor Achin Vanaik, the registrar of the O.P. Jindal University had said the former’s remarks were ‘unnecessary and objectionable’

The Hindu

2 transgender boys sue after University of Missouri halts gender-affirming care to minors

Two transgender boys are suing the University of Missouri over its decision to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors over concerns that a new state law could create legal issues for its doctors

The Independent UK

Citing ongoing criminal case, UVA further delays release of campus shooting findings

University of Virginia officials are further delaying the public release of the findings of an investigation into the events surrounding a 2022 campus shooting that killed three student-athletes and wounded two other students

The Independent UK

Michigan stands down, to be without Jim Harbaugh for Ohio State game

Welp, this is some interesting news indeed.

USA Today Sports Media Group

College football fans react to Jim Harbaugh accepting three-game suspension from Big Ten

Jim Harbaugh will not coach the Michigan Wolverines against Ohio State after accepting a three-game ban.

USA Today Sports Media Group

T.N. Rains | Lignite mining at NLC India Ltd in Neyveli stalled

Heavy rains in Cuddalore & Villupuram districts caused disruption of normal life & lignite mining. Schools & colleges declared holiday & Annamalai University cancelled classes & exams. Rainfall recorded in 24 hrs: Cuddalore 123.6mm, Parangipettai 119.5mm, Chidambaram 102mm & Kattumannarkovil 98mm. Rains predicted till Fri.

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The Independent UK

Columbia University suspends two student groups over Israel-Palestine protests

The groups will be unable to hold events for the rest of the fall semester

Reason

Columbia Suspends Students for Justice in Palestine + Jewish Voice for Peace for Threats and Holding Unauthorized Event

From a statement today: Columbia University is suspending Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) as official student groups through the end of the fall term. This decision was made after the two groups repeatedly violated University policies related to holding campus events, culminating in…

The Guardian - US

Walkouts, rallies, clashes: Israel-Gaza ‘war of words’ roils Columbia University

Students and staff at the Ivy League school have issued a series of dueling statements amid accusations of harassment and physical violence – and the acrimony shows no signs of slowing

Newsroom.co.nz

University underfunding is compounded by their greater corporatisation

The university sector has many pressing issues but it looks unlikely the incoming government is going to give it any priority, which is a problem because universities are the drivers of significant social and economic change, writes Ananish Chaudhury

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BHU students, alumni hold solidarity march for unity of University

Students, alumni of BHU in Varanasi held a solidarity march under 'Hum BHU ke Log' banner for unity of campus & against proposal to build wall around IIT BHU following sexual harassment case. Protest forced admin to withdraw proposal.

Reason

"U of Washington Faculty Search Weighed Race Inappropriately"

Friday's Inside Higher Ed (Ryan Quinn) article [UPDATE: link fixed] reported on this: The hiring process for a University of Washington psychology professor position titled "Diversity in Development" initially ranked a white person No. 1 out of 84 applicants, the university says in a report released this week. But psychology…

Al Jazeera

UK university returns warrior skulls to Taiwan’s Indigenous Paiwan people

Edinburgh University, which was given the skulls in 1907, said the return was an effort to address its colonial legacy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Northwestern football captains share experiences of racism, being forced to conform to the ‘Wildcat Way’

“Coaches, trainers and staff told us that we needed to change the way we dressed, acted and styled our hair,” former player Rico Lamitte said Friday.

The National (Scotland)

Skulls of tribal warriors returned to ancestral home by University of Edinburgh

THE skulls of four tribal warriors have been repatriated after being kept by the University of Edinburgh for more than 100 years.

Reason

False Accusation of Having Used a Slur Lead to Damages Award and Possible Punitives

From Cody v. Dirir, decided last Friday by Connecticut Superior Court Judge Donna Wilkerson Brillant, the court's findings of fact: On October 12, 2022 [likely should say 2019 -EV], the plaintiff and the defendant were students at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut (University). They did not know each…

The Hindu

Bangalore University to set up separate Placement Cell, to focus more on science courses

To provide employment opportunities to students, the Bangalore University has decided to set up a separate Placement Cell in the Jnanabharathi campus, with more focus on science courses

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