Tom Bartlett is a senior writer who covers science and ideas. Follow him on Twitter @tebartl.
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College admissionsFlorida Is Embracing an ‘Alternative’ Standardized Test. Will Other States Follow?
The Classic Learning Test has struggled to find much traction outside of Christian colleges. But its founder says the Sunshine State’s vote of confidence is opening doors. -
Free Speech
A CUNY Law Graduate Criticized Israel at Commencement. Trustees Called Her Words ‘Hate Speech.’
She denounced Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and called law itself a “manifestation of white supremacy,” prompting condemnations. -
Academic Workplace
A Professor at New College of Florida Quits in Dramatic Fashion. Here’s Why He Felt He Had to Go.
In an interview, the college’s faculty chairman said he publicly resigned in a board meeting after deciding that the newly installed trustees weren’t interested in listening to students. -
The New Governance
‘Shame on You’: Over Fiery Protests, Florida’s New College Trustees Deny 5 Tenure Bids
The tenure bids met opposition from the interim president and board members, six of whom were recently appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Angry students and professors denounced the decision. -
Field Trip
Roland Griffiths’ Magical Profession
The Johns Hopkins University professor has been a pioneer in the field of psychedelic research. Approaching the end of his life, he’s launching a new project that he hopes might help save the world. -
Culture Wars
Is New College of Florida Headed for a Hostile Takeover?
A new slate of trustees may mean disruption for the campus — starting with the possible dismissal of the president. -
Culture Shift
How Heterodox Academy Hopes to Change the Campus Conversation
Heterodox is attempting to promote its mission of open inquiry at a more grassroots level. -
Diversity and Psychology
‘I Am the Victim’: A Journal Editor Is Under Fire After a Diversity Debate Is Derailed
A contributor to a forthcoming diversity debate in Perspectives on Psychological Science says the editor is “unable to edit the journal without bias.” The editor says the situation is “almost surreal.” -
Genetics Research
Should All Genetics Research on Intelligence Be Off Limits?
Researchers say applications to a database overseen by the National Institutes of Health were rejected because they might lead to stigma. Exactly what this means, though, isn’t clear. -
From the Ground Up
The University of Austin — Yes, That One — Is Really Happening
Created with a promise to resist ideological orthodoxy, the institution was greeted by many as little more than a joke. But it’s taking shape.
