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University Under Fire: Controversy Erupts Over Handling of Student Misconduct Case Involving Athlete

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina — The University of North Carolina (UNC) faces scrutiny after failing to comply with public records requests related to a student’s misconduct case involving Zayden High, a member of the basketball team. Under North Carolina law, universities are generally required to release disciplinary records for students found in violation of sexual misconduct policies, following a 2020 ruling by the state’s Supreme Court. Emails obtained by the student newspaper reveal that High recorded another student without consent in January 2024. During a subsequent investigation, the University Compliance Office (UCO) determined that High … Read more

University of Oregon Under Fire: Allegations of Discrimination Against Israeli Professor Spark Investigation

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EUGENE, Oregon — The University of Oregon is facing scrutiny over alleged discrimination claims against an Israeli faculty member by the Oregon Law Review. Ofer Raban, a professor at the university’s law school, shared concerns regarding the investigation, which could have broader implications for academic freedom and compliance with anti-discrimination laws. The situation began in 2024 when an article authored by the Israeli professor was recommended for publication. Despite recognizing the article’s quality, a second editor rejected the recommendation solely because of the author’s affiliation with an Israeli university, claiming that publication could be seen … Read more