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A University of Kentucky law professor, removed after criticizing Israel, is in federal court seeking to return to teaching and challenging the use of the IHRA antisemitism definition in university policies and federal law, amid ongoing investigations and legal debates over free speech and anti-Semitism definitions.
Some Rutgers students petitioned to fire history professor Mark Bray over his book on antifa, citing concerns about violence and political bias. Bray has received threats and plans to relocate his family. The university and free speech advocates emphasize the importance of academic freedom and the right to discuss controversial ideas, despite protests and petitions from conservative groups.
A visiting Harvard professor was placed on leave after firing a pellet gun near a synagogue during Yom Kippur, raising concerns due to the timing and location amid rising antisemitic tensions, though police stated the incident was unrelated to antisemitism.
Bryan Kohberger's former forensic psychology professor at DeSales University expressed concern that her teaching may have unintentionally inspired him to commit the Idaho murders, reflecting on his academic background and her own feelings of shock and disappointment.
After North Carolina State upset Duke to advance to the Final Four, professor Matthew Bryant, a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor, delayed an exam scheduled for Monday to Wednesday to allow students to recover from celebrating. His decision has been widely praised, with many hailing him as a hero and an "absolute bro" for supporting the students' celebration after the historic win.
Shellyne Rodriguez, the New York professor previously caught on video holding a machete to a reporter's neck, has reportedly been fired from her teaching position at Cooper Union in Manhattan after making anti-Israel remarks. Her termination came after participating in a CUNY for Palestine virtual panel and making comments widely condemned as antisemitic. This follows her previous termination from Hunter College and a guilty plea for harassment and menacing in connection to the attack on the reporter.
Shellyne Rodriguez, a New York professor previously caught on video holding a machete to a reporter's neck, has reportedly been fired from her teaching position at Cooper Union in Manhattan after making anti-Israel remarks. Her termination came after participating in a CUNY for Palestine virtual panel where she discussed boycotting Jewish landlords and making threatening comments. Rodriguez had previously been terminated from Hunter College and pleaded guilty to harassment and menacing in connection to the attack on the reporter. Her firing also follows pro-Palestinian protests at Cooper Union and her organization of "f--- police" demonstrations in 2020.
Shellyne Rodriguez, the professor who infamously held a machete to a reporter's neck, has been fired from Cooper Union for making anti-Israel comments on social media. Her firing has sparked mixed reactions, with some defending her as a vocal opponent of "genocide and settler-colonial violence," while others, including Jewish students, are relieved by the decision. Rodriguez had previously been fired from Hunter College and the School of Visual Arts for the machete incident.
A prominent professor, Dr. Carol Swain, has called for the firing of Harvard University president Claudine Gay, accusing her of plagiarizing other academics' work 40 times. Swain claims that Gay used sections of her book and article without proper credit. Swain also criticized Harvard for appeasing the "Marxist identity politics mob" and called for an apology to those affected. Harvard University has not responded to the allegations, and an investigation by the university cleared Gay of research misconduct. The plagiarism allegations have attracted congressional attention, with an existing investigation into antisemitism on campus now including the accusations of plagiarism.
Noam Chomsky, the renowned linguist, professor, and public intellectual, celebrates his 95th birthday. Chomsky is known for his influential work in linguistics, cognitive science, and political activism.
A professor at the University of Rochester, Heikki Rantakari, is believed to be in danger after he failed to show up for a scheduled class and was reported missing. Rantakari, who checked into an Airbnb near the university, was last seen on Friday night. Police are urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 911, as his family and colleagues are concerned for his safety. The University of Rochester is hopeful that he will be found safe soon.
A graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Tailei Qi, has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his professor, Zijie Yan, inside a campus lab. The campus went into lockdown after the shooting, and Qi was arrested about 90 minutes later. The motive for the shooting is still unknown. Professor Yan was a beloved colleague and mentor, and the university plans to honor him with a moment of silence.
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning is returning to the University of Tennessee as a professor of practice in the College of Communication and Information starting in the fall of 2023. Manning, a graduate of the university, will teach classes on public speaking, sports reporting, video production and performance, and leadership and communication. He aims to share his industry experience and prepare students for their future careers. Manning, a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, holds numerous records and achievements in both college and professional football.
Peyton Manning, former NFL quarterback and University of Tennessee alumni, will be returning to his alma mater as a professor in the College of Communication and Information. Manning, who graduated with a degree in speech communications, will join select classes as a featured expert and work alongside faculty to provide learning experiences for students. He will teach various topics including sports reporting, video production, leadership and communication, and public speaking. Manning, known for his successful NFL career and media ventures, expressed his excitement to work with students and prepare them for future careers.
The union representing staff at the City University of New York has distanced itself from former Hunter College Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art Shellyne Rodriguez after she threatened a reporter with a machete. The union, PSC, said it "does not condone violence" but added that it does not "comment on members’ ongoing disciplinary proceedings." The remarks stand in contrast to a petition that appeared on the union's website just days after Rodriguez became embroiled in controversy over a profanity-laced tirade against a group of students who had set up a pro-life display at Hunter College.