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It’s Christmastime in the Cosmos

For astronomers peering into the depths of the universe, Christmas came a little early this year. Using data from the…

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Campus Crackdowns Have Chilling Effect on Pro-Palestinian Speech

Universities are under tremendous pressure to stamp out antisemitism, but some say that is causing fear and curbing free expression.

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Campus Speech Codes Should Be Abolished

The tentative, lawyerly answers given last week by three university presidents at a House committee hearing investigating the state of…

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A Timeline of How the Israel-Hamas War Has Roiled College Campuses

Since Oct. 7, there have been dueling protests, calls for the ouster of school leaders and threats from angry donors.

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To Testify or Not to Testify in Congress? Your Job Could Hang in the Balance.

Columbia University’s president declined a congressional call to testify about her handling of antisemitism on campus — and dodged a…

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Why Defenders of Harvard’s President Are Focused on Academic Freedom

The principle is highly valued by many at American universities, but critics say it is sometimes invoked to dodge repercussions.

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The Fallout From the College Presidents’ Antisemitism Testimony

More from our inbox: The Homeless Problem Persists on the SubwayJewish Women PlaywrightsThe Rare Hardship of a Rare NameThe University…

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Pennsylvania Governor and Senator Denounce Antisemitism at Rally

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Senator Bob Casey joined a rally in a show of solidarity with Jews after the resignation…

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Columbia and N.Y.U. Would Lose $327 Million in Tax Breaks Under Proposal

Under the plan, the universities, which do not pay property taxes, would have to make payments to the City University…

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Penn’s Leadership Resigns Amid Controversies Over Antisemitism

The president, Elizabeth Magill, and the chairman of the board of trustees, Scott L. Bok, are leaving after intense pressure…

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