3 Columbia University Deans Who Sent Insulting Texts Have Resigned; Roundup of big news in higher ed; President Shafik of Columbia has also resigned

Columbia President Nemat Shafik Resigns After Israel-Hamas War Turmoil - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

3 Columbia University Deans Who Sent Insulting Texts Have Resigned - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

The deans were put on leave earlier in the summer after sending messages that disparaged Jewish panelists. A fourth dean, who is tenured, will remain at the university.

The texting episode occurred as the university has been shaken by demonstrations and conflicts over the war in Gaza.Credit...Bing Guan for The New York Times

 

Alan Garber Will Stay On as Harvard’s President - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Alan Garber will serve as Harvard’s president for another three years.Credit...Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

$1 Billion Bloomberg Gift to Hopkins Makes Tuition Free for Most Medical Students - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

The gift, made by Michael R. Bloomberg’s philanthropic organization, will also cover living expenses for some Johns Hopkins University students.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital complex in Baltimore.Credit...Patrick Semansky/Associated Press

Northwestern Law School Accused of Bias Against White Men in Hiring - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

A conservative group claimed that highly qualified white male candidates were denied interviews or blocked from advancing in the process for faculty hiring.Credit...Joshua Lott for The New York Times