James Mitchell is a national correspondent covering the intersection of politics and higher education. He specializes in campus free speech, university governance, and the role of public funding in academia.
Texas A&M System Chancellor Glenn Hegar navigates political pressures and a viral video controversy, leading to a professor's firing and a university president's resignation. He emphasizes workforce r
University of Colorado Boulder police stopped a student screening of a Palestinian film, citing policy violations, while organizers claim they had a valid reservation.
Faculty at UC San Diego are concerned personal data of students and staff may be shared with the federal government for a civil rights investigation.
Angelo State University has verbally instructed faculty to stop all classroom discussions of transgender identities, citing state and federal directives.
Angelo State University in Texas has directed faculty to avoid classroom discussions on gender identities beyond male and female, citing state directives.
A fatal shooting at Utah Valley University has prompted widespread reflection on campus safety, free speech, and the nature of civil discourse among students and faculty.
Social media posts by staff at several public universities following the assassination of Charlie Kirk have sparked a debate on campus ideology and employee conduct.