Afternoon Update: Why some campus events about the Gaza war succeed while others spark controversy

Wyoming governor vetoes defunding of DEI programs; grad students walk out at Boston U.; Lincoln U. (Mo.) alumni have no confidence in board; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Afternoon Update Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. DIFFICULT DISCUSSIONS [Why Do Some Campus Events About the War in Gaza Succeed While Others Spark Controversy?]( By Erin Gretzinger [STORY IMAGE]( The Chronicle analyzed more than 60 events to better understand how — and why — they turned out the way they did. ADVERTISEMENT THE REVIEW [Coddling Students and Social Control]( By Len Gutkin [STORY IMAGE]( Plus: Don’t miss this demented movie before it disappears. PAYDAY [Are You Not Satisfied With Your Paycheck? Tell Us.]( [STORY IMAGE]( A new Review essay, “[Your Pay Is Terrible? You’re Not Alone]( describes higher ed’s compensation problem. Now we want to hear from you. What has your experience been? Let us know on [this short form](. DIVERSITY PROGRAMS [Governor Vetoes Legislature’s Defunding of DEI Programming at U. of Wyoming]( Gov. Mark Gordon, a Republican, on Saturday vetoed lawmakers’ defunding of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the university, but he let the [new biennial budget defund]( the campus’s DEI office. The university’s president said last week that it [could use its own money]( or private money to keep the programs going. (Cowboy State Daily, The Chronicle) ACADEMIC LABOR [Graduate Students at Boston U. Begin Strike After Unsuccessful Negotiations]( The walkout follows eight months of talks between the university and the 3,000-member BU Graduate Workers Union, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union Local 509, which also represents other BU workers. Central issues are wages, benefits, workloads, and child-care funding. The strike follows a [boom]( in [student unionizing]( and [labor action](. (The Daily Free Press, The Chronicle) LEADERSHIP [Lincoln U. Alumni Say They Have No Confidence in Missouri University’s Board]( The Alumni Association’s board said the university’s trustees were unable “to bring forward an effective leader who can bring healing.” The alumni acted after an investigation found that the president, John B. Moseley, had not bullied a top administrator who took her own life in January. Moseley, who [had been on leave]( was [reinstated last week](. (KOMU, The Chronicle, Columbia Missourian) FEDERAL SPENDING [The 2024 Federal Budget for Colleges, Researchers, and Students]( Congress passed and President Biden signed last week the final budget legislation for the 2024 fiscal year, which is already nearly half over. In the measure, most federal programs important to higher education will see little to no increase in support. (Inside Higher Ed) NEWSLETTER [Sign Up for the Teaching Newsletter]( Find insights to improve teaching and learning across your campus. Delivered on Thursdays. To read this newsletter as soon as it sends, [sign up]( to receive it in your email inbox. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. Virtual Events: Tune In Live ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE [The Chatbot Student Experience: What Lies Ahead?]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 3, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. New AI tools expand chatbot capabilities, making them more helpful to students in navigating admissions and enrollment. This forum will explore best practices for chatbots on campus. With Support From AWS. [Register here.]( EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING [Experiential Education for All]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: April 11, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Programs like experiential education help expand creativity and independence. Join us to discuss how to re-engage students with such programs. With Support From the Illinois Institute of Technology. [Register here.]( ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Fostering Students' Free Expression - Buy Now]( [Get 12 Months]( [of Chronicle Reports]( [Order our new]( Digital Reports Bundle and save on a year’s worth of in-depth reports. Buy before March 31 to secure a copy of our latest release, Higher Education in 2035, plus The Athletics Advantage and A Toolbox for Deans as a one-time bonus. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Search jobs on The Chronicle job board]( [Find Your Next Role Today]( Whether you are actively or passively searching for your next career opportunity, The Chronicle is here to support you throughout your job search. Get started now by [exploring 30,000+ openings]( or [signing up for job alerts](. NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037