Academe Today: Could George Mason U. be Republicans’ “test case” for Project 2025?

How talking about campus sexual assault can get you in trouble; a history degree's ROI; why Indian enrollments are up; 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](. LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE [Could George Mason U. Be Republicans’ ‘Test Case’ for Project 2025?]( By Alex Walters [STORY IMAGE]( Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new board appointees, many with ties to the Heritage Foundation, have set their sights on DEI, tenure, and curriculum. ADVERTISEMENT [Could George Mason U. Be Republicans’ ‘Test Case’ for Project 2025?]( BACKGROUNDER [The Political Machine Behind the War on Academic Freedom]( By Steven Brint [STORY IMAGE]( How conservative activists use state legislatures to control what colleges can teach. DEFAMATION RISK [Talking About Campus Sexual Assault Could Get You in Trouble. A Long-Running Legal Fight Shows How.]( By Amanda Friedman [STORY IMAGE]( A former Yale University student sued the woman who accused him of sexual misconduct for defamation. Now he’s going after the advocacy groups that supported her. ADVICE [The ROI of a History Degree]( By Patryk J. Babiracki and James W. Cortada [STORY IMAGE]( How to direct history students toward fulfilling nonacademic careers, and make the case for the value of the field. LATITUDES [Amid a Government Crackdown at Home, Bangladeshi Students in the U.S. Speak Out]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, Indian enrollments are up, but pandemic deferrals aren’t driving demand. 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!]( Virtual Events: Tune In Live [Chronicle Festival: The Road Ahead to 2035]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: September 10-12, 2024 | Join us for our annual ideas summit, on how higher ed must plan for student demographic shifts, tech change, an uncertain labor market, and more. What can your institution do to adapt? With Support From Workday, University of South Florida, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Florida International University, Google, and Strada. [Register here.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | Southern Cross University [The Block Model at Southern Cross University]( Discover how this Australian university is enhancing focus, engagement, and performance through a more concentrated learning approach using the block teaching model. Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [For Ph.D.s, a Tandem Job Search Is Increasingly the Norm]( By Jennifer S. Furlong and Stacy M. Hartman [STORY IMAGE]( What to do, and when, if you are applying for both academic and industry positions. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [The Future of Graduate Education - The Chronicle Store]( [The Future of Graduate Education]( Graduate education has enjoyed a jump in enrollment over the past five years, but it faces a host of challenges. [Order this report]( for insights on the opportunities and pitfalls that graduate-program administrators must navigate. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Search thousands]( of faculty, administrative, and executive job openings and [upload your resume]( to be searchable by employers! 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 The Chronicle of Higher Education is academe’s most-trusted resource for independent journalism, career development, and forward-looking intelligence. Our readers lead, teach, learn, and innovate with insights from The Chronicle.