Harvard president resigns in plagiarism scandal
Harvard is not unique among Ivy League colleges for its plagiarism issue. Is plagiarism an endemic disease among academia or the newest political weapon, and what are the consequences for Cornell?
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2023 In Review: Free Speech and a Frigid Campus Climate
Cornell University experienced a tumultuous year with events affecting free speech, campus politics, and campus culture. The “Year of Free Expression” saw debates on academic freedom, controversial speakers, and tensions regarding Israel. Additionally, there were developments in Greek life, student unionization, and controversies around sex ed and sports culture.
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Cornell law professor and panel discuss antisemitism on Cornell and other Ivy League campuses
The Legal Insurrection Foundation and Cornell Free Speech Alliance co-hosted a panel discussion on the campus antisemitism crisis, featuring various speakers. The event highlighted incidents of antisemitism on college campuses, called for action from universities, and discussed potential solutions and proactive steps for change.
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Cornell law professor to host event on campus antisemitism
On December 19, the Legal Insurrection Foundation (LIF) and the Cornell Free Speech Alliance will be hosting an online event, “Campus Antisemitism Crisis: Cornell, The Ivies, and Other U.S. Universities”
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BREAKING – Penn President Liz Magill Resigned
Liz Magill, President of the University of Pennsylvania, and Scott L. Bok, Penn Board of Trustees Chair, resigned on Saturday.
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Campus Anti-semitism in the National Spotlight
Anti-semitism continues to make the news with a new survey conducted by the Anti Defamation League (ADL), investigations of multiple colleges announced by the Department of Education, and a new congressional hearing.
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Austin Touts Her Lawsuit Challenging Florida Academic Restrictions
On October 16, Sharon Austin, a tenured professor of political science at the University of Florida gave a talk at Cornell on “The Battle to Preserve Academic Freedom in Florida and the Nation.”
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Cornell Endowment Struggles in Challenging Market
Cornell announced that its endowment achieved a 3.6% return in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, adding a net investment gain of $355 million to finish the year valued at $9,357,061,164.
