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High Court Takes On a New Affirmative Action Case

The Supreme Court’s decision to hear a new case from Michigan on the politically charged issue of affirmative action offers an intriguing hint that the justices will not use a separate challenge already pending from Texas for a broad ruling bringing an end to the consideration of race in college admissions.

March 25, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Study: Female Science Professors Underrepresented on Corporate Scientific Advisory Boards

Research universities can play a proactive role in reducing the discrimination female professors may encounter while seeking to commercialize scientific research, according to a forthcoming management study.

March 17, 2013

Sports

Diverse Docket

A Round-Up of Legal Cases in Higher Education.

March 12, 2013

Faculty & Staff

12 Charged With Manslaughter in FAMU Hazing Death

Ten of the band members had been charged last May with third-degree felony hazing for the death of Robert Champion, but now the charge of manslaughter has been added for each defendant.

March 5, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Judge: No Foul Play in UDC Tenure Decision

A former law school faculty member at the University of the District of Columbia failed to provide any evidence that gender or race discrimination was responsible for her denial of tenure, a federal judge has ruled.

February 26, 2013

African-American

Black History Month: The Debate Rages On

One cannot log on to the Internet, listen to talk radio (of all political persuasions) come across a number of blogs and other forms of media without encountering a discussion on Black History month.

February 21, 2013

Health

Va. Struggles With Health Insurance Requirement

State agencies are reducing part-time employees’ hours until officials figure out how to comply with federal health insurance requirements regarding those who work more than 30 hours each week.

February 11, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Judge Limits Professor’s Suit against North Park University

Dr. Maria Reyes will be allowed to sue NPU for race discrimination and breach of contract, but cannot proceed with Title VII violations and retaliation claims.

February 3, 2013

Opinion

Why I Can No Longer Support the Anti-Bullying Movement: An Ally’s Pronouncement to the Majority

Once an ally of the anti-bullying movement, Katherine Wheatle discusses her qualms with the cause.

January 27, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Latest NCAA Scandal Comes from Headquarters

In an embarrassing blow to its watchdog image, the NCAA said Wednesday its enforcement staff had botched the high-profile investigation of the University of Miami by improperly conducting at least two depositions while working with an attorney for disgraced booster Nevin Shapiro.

January 23, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Alabama State Audit Likely to Cost Over $500K

Representatives for Gov. Robert Bentley Robert Bentley -Search using:News, Most Recent 60 DaysBiographies Plus Newssay the state will likely spend over $500,000 on a forensic audit surrounding contract concerns at Alabama State University.

January 1, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Judge Rebuffs Discrimination Suit Against Spokane Falls CC

A federal judge in Washington state has rebuffed a race and national origin discrimination suit by an economics instructor who was denied tenure at Spokane Falls Community College.

January 1, 2013