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Ohio State Is Not Alone: How University Presidents Keep Getting Too Close to Outside Interests
When Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned on Monday after admitting he […]
In April 2018, Paul S. Levy resigned as a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania and as an overseer of its law school, to protest the University’s treatment of law professor Amy Wax. Despite his long-standing close ties to the institution as a board member, alumnus, and major donor, he took a resolute stand in defense of Professor Wax’s academic freedom. His resignation drew national public attention and was covered in multiple national media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. This video shares highlights from an extensive and illuminating conversation between Mr. Levy and ACTA President Michael Poliakoff.
On October 12, 2018, ACTA proudly presented the Jerry L. Martin Prize for Excellence in College Trusteeship to Mr. Levy for his steadfast commitment to protecting academic freedom. The award was established in 2015 to honor trustees who have shown exceptional courage and effectiveness in challenging the groupthink and status quo mentality that threatens the future of American higher education. Paul Levy has conducted himself in a way that sets a new standard for university governance.
When Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned on Monday after admitting he […]
College students and graduates have more faith than the public in higher education’s ability to overcome rising costs, workforce misalignment and political polarization, according to a new study. Gallup and the nonprofit Lumina Foundation reported this week that the share of surveyed adults expressing “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in universities dropped from […]
Mohsen Mahdawi arrived for an interview with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Colchester, VT., on April 14 of last year with dreams of becoming an American citizen. Instead, he left in handcuffs. A Palestinian refugee and green-card holder, Mahdawi has lived in the U.S. since 2014. As a Columbia University student, […]
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