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13 stories on Higher Education. For each one: what the left says, what the right says, and what both agree on. RSS feed
- Faculty Rebukes Cornell Leaders; Trustees Still Back President
Nov 7, 2026
Left: The 75-50 vote reflects deep faculty concern that campus leadership has failed survivors of sexual assault, not just in this case but as part of a broader pattern.
Right: None of the seven accused individuals have been charged with a crime, and all have denied wrongdoing, underscoring the importance of due process before conclusions are drawn.
- Judge Tosses Trump's Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
Aug 14, 2026
Left: The ruling reflects Title VI's intent to encourage institutions to come into compliance going forward rather than punish them for past incidents, which the judge said the administration's complaint misconstrued.
Right: The Justice Department's complaint described Jewish and Israeli students being harassed, physically assaulted, stalked, and spat upon, with the university allegedly doing nothing in response.
- Cornell Bans Frat Parties After DA Dropped Rape Case Probe
Oct 15, 2026
Left: Cornell's response demonstrates how institutions often fail survivors until public pressure and litigation force accountability, with the university itself acknowledging administrative gaps that left out Jane Doe's statement that she was '100 percent certain' she had been raped.
Right: Governor Hochul's appointment of Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor is undermined by James having already publicly called the accuser a 'survivor' and pledged to 'stand with' her before any investigation concluded, raising real concerns about prejudging the case.
- Cornell Bans Frat Parties — Critics Call It a 'Half Measure'
Oct 14, 2026
Left: The university's response came only after weeks of public pressure and student protests, raising questions about whether Cornell would have acted at all absent the lawsuit and national outrage.
Right: The accused men have denied the allegations, and none of the seven fraternity members has been criminally charged, meaning the university is imposing sweeping punishments on an entire social system before any legal determination of wrongdoing.
- Cornell Faces No-Confidence Vote Over Handling of Gang Rape Case
Oct 16, 2026
Left: Jane Doe's case exposes a systemic pattern where universities and local prosecutors fail survivors by treating allegations with inadequate investigation and institutional self-protection rather than accountability.
Right: The case highlights real institutional failures in Cornell's investigation and the local prosecutor's office, which admitted it never independently investigated before declining to bring charges, raising legitimate due process and competence concerns for all parties involved.
- Trump DOJ Sues Harvard for Billions Over Jewish Student Protection
Mar 21, 2026
Left: The lawsuit represents another retaliatory action by the Trump administration against Harvard for refusing federal control over university operations
Right: Harvard deliberately ignored antisemitic harassment of Jewish and Israeli students while selectively enforcing campus rules to protect other groups
- Did DEI Priorities Let Cambridge Ignore Arday's Fabrications?
Aug 8, 2026
Left: The focus should remain on individual academic misconduct rather than being used to broadly discredit diversity initiatives or the achievements of Black scholars in academia.
Right: Cambridge appears to have given Arday special deference and delayed scrutiny of serious plagiarism allegations because of his symbolic status as the youngest Black professor in the university's history.
- Cornell Rape Case Reopens Fight Over Title IX Rules
Oct 2, 2026
Left: The Cornell case shows why robust Title IX enforcement matters, since a woman who told police she was certain she'd been raped still saw no criminal charges filed for nearly two years.
Right: The decision not to pursue criminal charges rested with the local district attorney based on the specifics of the woman's initial police statement, not on federal Title IX regulations.
- Cambridge's Youngest Black Professor Resigns Amid Plagiarism, Fabrication Claims
Aug 10, 2026
Left: Arday maintains his resignation is not an admission of wrongdoing but a response to relentless, disproportionate scrutiny and personal attacks that have taken a profound toll on him and his family.
Right: Cambridge repeatedly declined to investigate serious, well-documented plagiarism allegations for months, only acting once public pressure became unavoidable, suggesting DEI considerations shielded him from normal scrutiny.
- University Drops Speaker Who Criticized Charlie Kirk After His Assassination
Apr 17, 2026
Left: McMahon's criticism of Kirk's past statements was legitimate commentary on his documented public record, not an attack on a murder victim
Right: McMahon's posts immediately after Kirk's assassination showed callous disregard for basic human decency and appropriate mourning periods
- Stanford Used AI to Erase Hispanic Student, Insert Black Woman
Sep 23, 2026
Left: The incident reflects a broader, legitimate critique that institutions sometimes prioritize the appearance of diversity over authentically representing the people actually present, which can itself undermine diversity goals.
Right: The episode is viewed as exposing hypocrisy in institutional diversity efforts, where a real Hispanic student was literally erased in the name of promoting diversity.
- College Graduates Boo AI Praise at Commencement Speeches
May 21, 2026
Left: Students rightfully fear AI will eliminate entry-level jobs and devalue their expensive education investments before they can establish careers
Right: Students are rejecting technological progress that could enhance their careers and create new opportunities
- DOJ Sues Harvard for Discrimination Against Jewish Students
Mar 23, 2026
Left: The lawsuit represents political weaponization of civil rights law by the Trump administration to silence legitimate criticism of Israeli government policies
Right: Harvard systematically failed to protect Jewish students from harassment, assault, and discrimination while selectively enforcing campus rules