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When Institutional Neutrality Isn’t Neutral
Recent controversies at UNC System universities show difficulties in applying the policy consistently
23 hrs ago
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Erin Shaw
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Campuses are Reaffirming the Scholarly Virtues that Keep Knowledge Alive
President John Tomasi’s letter to HxA members this month
Nov 7
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John Tomasi
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What Universities Should Do After Rejecting Trump’s Compact
HxA members Anna Krylov, Tom Ginsburg, and Jon Zimmerman discuss what’s next.
Nov 4
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Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D.
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October 2025
Universities Can’t Pursue Truth Without Viewpoint Diversity
Tomasi and Haidt respond to the ongoing debate about the value of viewpoint diversity in the academy
Oct 29
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John Tomasi
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Americans Praise Higher Ed Research, But Remain Concerned about Campus Culture
Polls show concerns about viewpoint diversity, critical thinking, bias, and free speech.
Oct 25
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Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D.
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When ‘Diverse Citations’ Replace Diverse Ideas
'Nature Reviews Psychology' is urging authors to measure the demographics of their citations.
Oct 20
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Erin Shaw
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Trump’s Higher Ed “Compact” Meets Resistance—and Opportunity?
Where presidents and academic insiders see more federal overreach, some see an opportunity for internal-driven reform.
Oct 15
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Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D.
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Tenure is About Labor Dynamics, Not Only Academic Freedom.
What we learned from legal anthropologist Deepa Das Acevedo about the “war on tenure.”
Oct 14
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Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D.
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Under pressure, college administrators respond to federal policy and campus speech challenges.
What you may have missed in Inside Higher Ed’s latest survey of university Provosts
Oct 10
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Shiri Spitz Siddiqi
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How much would students pay to avoid ideological opposition on campus?
About $2,000, it turns out
Oct 4
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Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D.
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Why Universities Need Inside Reformers
Insiders are essential to building the culture of open inquiry we seek
Oct 2
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John Tomasi
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College Presidents Emphasize Open Inquiry Ahead of New Year
What elite university presidents are saying to new students this year
Oct 1
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Erin Shaw
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