Academe Today: Firing a faculty firebrand at Louisiana State U.-Shreveport: an investigation

Marijuana research stirs as feds reschedule drug; Columbia officials’ disputed texts; how UT-Austin cut a DEI unit; saving the humanities; 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](. THE FINAL STRAW [Firing a Faculty Firebrand]( By Alex Walters [STORY IMAGE]( Louisiana State University at Shreveport revoked Brian Salvatore’s tenure and fired him. Hundreds of pages of documents, scores of emails, and hours of audio recordings reveal a strange, complex story. ADVERTISEMENT [Firing a Faculty Firebrand]( A BUDDING FIELD [College Marijuana Researchers Hopeful as Federal Government Moves to Reschedule Drug]( By Kate Hidalgo Bellows [STORY IMAGE]( A new classification could enable more studies. THE REVIEW [On Columbia Administrators’ Unfortunate Text Messages]( By Len Gutkin [STORY IMAGE]( More evidence of a campus double standard? SPONSOR CONTENT | Missouri Science & Tech [Who is Solving the Critical Mineral Crisis?]( IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [‘A Slap in The Face’: How UT-Austin Axed a DEI Division]( By Katherine Mangan [STORY IMAGE]( The 49 staffers thought their jobs were safe. Then they were summoned to a Zoom call. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Will Republicans Save the Humanities?]( By Jenna Silber Storey and Benjamin Storey [STORY IMAGE]( Colleges in red and purple states have been going on a hiring spree. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Library and Institutional Success Program | July 2024] The Chronicle is partnering with Ithaka S+R to host a brand new [professional development program for librarians]( in July. This innovative two-week program will help library leaders understand the many roles they might take on, boost the success of the campus library, and better align with their institution’s goals. Learn more about our seminars and workshops, and [register today]( Virtual Events: Tune In Live MENTAL HEALTH IN HIGHER ED [Student Mental Health and Safety]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: July 16, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET: Amid a mental-health crisis on campus, how can safety officers, mental-health professionals, and the campus police work to ensure student safety? Join us for a free forum. With Support From AT&T. [Register here.]( AI IN HIGHER ED [How to Develop a Chatbot to Serve Your Students]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: July 17, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Colleges are already seeing improved enrollment and retention with chatbots, but many higher-ed leaders still wonder where to begin. Join us to learn how to get started. With Support From AWS. [Register here.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | The University of Adelaide [Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks]( Doggy dementia leaves millions of dogs and owners suffering with limited effective treatments available. Meet the minds and stories behind Adelaide’s study of brain training for senior dogs in hopes to find accessible intervention. Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [How to Publish a ‘Timely’ Scholarly Book]( By Rebecca Colesworthy [STORY IMAGE]( Dos and don’ts for making your writing project relevant as it moves from proposal to manuscript to promotion. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Adapting to AI - The Chronicle Store]( [Adapting to AI]( Artificial intelligence has taken higher ed by storm, and the implications extend far beyond the classroom. [Order this report]( to improve your understanding of AI technologies, and explore how other colleges are adapting their policies and guidelines. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Bob Benmosche Endowed Professor in Risk Engineering and System Analytics]( Clemson University [Chair of the Department of English]( Colorado State University [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. CAREER RESOURCES [Preparing for a New Role] [Read the July collection]( for advice on preparing for a new role. Learn how you can prepare for onboarding, move into your new office, and more! 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