All articles tagged with #professors
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
The article discusses a growing trend of retaliation against educators who criticize right-wing figures like Charlie Kirk, including dismissals and investigations, highlighting concerns over threats to academic freedom and free speech on college campuses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Liberal-leaning professors in Florida are leaving their tenured positions at highly regarded public universities, citing Governor Ron DeSantis's conservative policies as the reason. Many academics have expressed concerns that the governor's efforts to reshape the higher education system align more with his conservative principles, making it increasingly difficult for scholars and students to thrive.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Texas Tribune
The Texas Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would prohibit a college or university professor from “compelling” a student to adopt certain political beliefs. Senate Bill 16 would bar university professors from compelling students “to adopt a belief that any race, sex, or ethnicity or social, political, or religious belief is inherently superior to any other race, sex, ethnicity, or belief.” Critics have argued the legislation is too vague and will create a chilling effect that will curtail difficult conversations about race and gender in the classroom, rather than supporting free inquiry of ideas.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Roger Ebert
Bob Odenkirk stars in "Lucky Hank," a new AMC show about a mid-life crisis-stricken college professor named William Henry Deveraux Jr. The show's writing is sharp and well-acted, but only two episodes of the eight-episode first season were available for review. Odenkirk's character is surrounded by interesting personalities, including Mireille Enos as his wife and Diedrich Bader as his friend. The show explores the personal issues and regrets that professors bring into classrooms.