Afternoon Update: The scholar who inspired a legion of cranks (opinion)

Donor renames building to make point on antisemitism; new law bolsters Cal State harassment policies; instructor suspended over Trump post; 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](. THE REVIEW | ESSAY [The Scholar Who Inspired a Legion of Cranks]( By Colin Dickey [STORY IMAGE]( The vexed legacy of Charles Fort. ADVERTISEMENT [The Scholar Who Inspired a Legion of Cranks]( 'A PERSONAL JOURNEY' [A Donor Renamed a Building to Make a Statement on Antisemitism. It Hit Home for Me.]( By Goldie Blumenstyk [STORY IMAGE]( By putting a Jewish name on Colgate University’s new interdisciplinary center, a benefactor honored his family’s heritage — and, unexpectedly, my own. IN THE STATEHOUSE [New Law Requires Stronger Sexual-Harassment Policies in California State U. System]( Under the measure, signed on Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, the 23-campus system must set rigorous policies on how accusations are investigated and tracked. The law stems from an [outcry]( over [multiple cases]( across the nation’s largest public four-year system, including ones involving the [chancellor]( and a [campus president](. (Los Angeles Times, The Chronicle) CAMPUS SAFETY [Bellarmine U. Suspends Employee Over Post About Attempted Trump Assassination]( The private university in Kentucky said it had acted in response to an instructor’s “offensive and unacceptable social-media post” about a gunman’s attempt on the former president’s life on Saturday. The instructor had posted, “If you’re gonna shoot, man, don’t miss.” Bellarmine later received a bomb threat. A campus official said the instructor was on unpaid leave. (Louisville Courier Journal) ATHLETICS [Title IX Will Apply to Revenue Sharing With College Athletes, Feds Say]( An Education Department official said [the rules]( for enforcing the [federal gender-equity law]( would apply to money that colleges and universities share with their athletes. But the agency has not provided guidelines on how the funds should be equitably distributed. (ESPN, The Chronicle) Upcoming Workshop [The Chronicle's Crash Course in Academic Leadership | August 2024] If you’re curious about becoming an academic administrator, we’re once again offering The Chronicle’s Academic Leadership Crash Course, a four-hour virtual workshop designed for faculty aspiring to administrative roles. Join us in August to gain essential insights, practical tips, and valuable resources that will help you pursue your next professional step. [Learn more and register!]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. Virtual Events: Tune In Live 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.]( 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 [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