Academe Today: Arab and Jewish students want to discuss Gaza war, but say peers and colleges hold them back

Education Dept. tries to distinguish free speech from discrimination; data on student diversity at 3,800 colleges; how DEI is dismantled; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS [These Arab and Jewish Students Want to Talk About Oct. 7. Their Peers and Colleges Hold Them Back.]( By Erin Gretzinger [STORY IMAGE]( A student-founded organization, Atidna International, offers a space to discuss the war in the Middle East. But getting buy-in is an uphill battle. ADVERTISEMENT BACKGROUNDER [Yes, Students Can Have a Reasoned Debate About Israel-Hamas]( By Beth McMurtrie [STORY IMAGE]( A political-science course at the Johns Hopkins University wrestles with the questions tearing campuses apart. TITLE VI AND 'TRICKY QUESTIONS' [The Education Dept. Tried to Draw a Line Between Free Speech and Discrimination. It’s Still Blurry.]( By Kelly Field [STORY IMAGE]( A lot depends on how you read a footnote. SPONSOR CONTENT | Skanska [How Mass Timber Plays a Key Role in Decarbonization Strategies]( NEWLY UPDATED [How Diverse Are Student Populations on College Campuses in the United States?]( [STORY IMAGE]( Explore new data on the race, ethnicity, and gender of students at more than 3,800 colleges and universities. NEWLY UPDATED [Tracking Higher Ed’s Dismantling of DEI]( By Erin Gretzinger and Maggie Hicks [STORY IMAGE]( We have updated our database of ways colleges are dropping their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to include Jacksonville State University, in Alabama, and the University of North Carolina system. THE REVIEW [The Antisemitism Hearings Are Getting Boring]( By Len Gutkin [STORY IMAGE]( Plus: On “speaking as an X.” UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Strategic-Leadership Program for Department Chairs | June 2024] [Join us in June]( for a professional development program tailored to the needs of department chairs. Experienced academic leaders will provide insights on the current trends in higher ed, effective ways to manage a department, strategic planning, and more. [Register today!]( Virtual Events: Tune In Live RURAL COLLEGES [College Partnerships to Fuel Rural Development]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: June 11, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Rural colleges are often hundreds of miles from other higher-education institutions, so they must form partnerships outside the sector to achieve their goals. With Support From Ascendium. [Register here.]( STUDENT SUCCESS [Improving the First-Year Experience]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: June 12, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Freshman year is make or break for many students, especially those with social, emotional, or logistical challenges. Join us to explore how to make the first year great for them. With Support From Mongoose. [Register here.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | Hudson Valley Community College [Inauguration into UNESCO's Network]( Explore how HVCC is making history as the first U.S. community college to join UNESCO's network, shaping the future of vocational education. Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Will Graduate-Student Unions Change Everything?]( By Leonard Cassuto [STORY IMAGE]( How collective bargaining is already starting to alter the landscape of doctoral education. ADVERTISEMENT | Florida International University [How FIU Ranked No. 1 in the World for Real Estate Research]( As Miami continues to evolve and redefine itself, FIU Business remains at the forefront, shaping the next generation of real estate professionals and influencing the trajectory of the city's skyline. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Fostering Students' Free Expression - Buy Now]( [Higher Education in 2035]( Higher education is facing an array of challenges: economic headwinds, political pressures, and shifting demographics. [Order your copy]( to help your institution prepare for what’s ahead, and discover how the sector will evolve in the coming decade. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Homestay Coordinator and Education Assistant for the Border Studies Program Center]( Earlham College [Library Assistant]( Earlham College [Search other jobs.]( Stay ahead of the game and upload your resume to our job board. You'll be visible to hiring managers who are actively seeking top talent like you. [Upload your resume today.]( 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