Afternoon Update: A President's Scorched-Earth Critique of His Old Campus

His new job on the line, F. King Alexander unloads on LSU; when academic bullies claim the mantle of free speech; debt relief for defrauded students. ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement]( [logo] [Read this newsletter on the web](. LEADERSHIP [His New Job on the Line, This President Unleashed a Scorched-Earth Critique of His Old Campus]( By Jack Stripling and Andy Thomason [image] Oregon State University trustees placed F. King Alexander on probation Wednesday. But not before he unloaded on Louisiana State University, where his past handling of sexual-assault accusations is under scrutiny. ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement]( THE REVIEW [When Academic Bullies Claim the Mantle of Free Speech]( By Jennifer Ruth [image] Harassment should not be protected. A NEW ADMINISTRATION [Higher Ed Under Biden-Harris: More Debt Relief for Defrauded Students]( [image] The Chronicle is tracking developments under the new administration and analyzing what they mean for higher education. EVENTS [Browse Upcoming and On-Demand Virtual Events]( [image] Join a discussion with national experts and leading practitioners on how to navigate an uncertain future and what new ideas your institution can pursue. Subscribe to The Chronicle The Chronicle’s award-winning journalism challenges conventional wisdom, holds academic leaders accountable, and empowers you to do your job better — and it’s your support that makes our work possible. [Subscribe Today]( Paid for and Created by The University of Queensland [University of Queensland researchers ready to face next challenge]( Developed by University of Queensland scientists, ‘molecular clamp’ technology stabilizes viral ‘spike’ proteins so that future vaccines can be more effective and scaled up rapidly for mass manufacturing. ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement]( Job Announcement Faculty Positions at The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. [Visit jobs.chronicle.com]( for more details. Faculty Diversity What Colleges Need to Do Now The growing racial-justice movement has led colleges to rethink diversity on many fronts, including in their faculty ranks. This collection from The Chronicle includes articles, advice, and essays on how colleges can diversify their faculties and help minority scholars thrive. [Order your copy today.]( Job Opportunities [Search the Chronicle's jobs database]( to view the latest jobs in higher education. What did you think of today’s newsletter? [Strongly disliked]( // [It was OK]( // [Loved it](. [logo]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2021 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037