The right to due process is widely recognized but not well understood. Broadly, the concept ensures that those accused of wrongdoing are treated fairly before a penalty is imposed. But due process looks vastly different in various situations. Moreover, there are two distinct types of due process: procedural due process, which ensures that certain rules …

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The recent ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court in Cooper v. USA Powerlifting is being hailed as a huge victory for the rights of transgender athletes and a slap in the face to the Trump administration, which has been threatening to pull federal funding from schools in the state unless the state revises its policy …

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Study abroad offers amazing opportunities, regardless of your country of origin or the country you choose to study in. You have the chance to immerse yourself in the culture and experience things that would simply not be possible otherwise. International study experiences can even open up new career and living opportunities. But it is important …

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An approach used by the current presidential administration to further policy goals expressed in administrative guidance has sparked debate over the purpose and use of civil rights laws. Proponents say the administration is using the laws to provide the protections they intended, while opponents of the approach claim that the administration is weaponizing the laws …

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Whether motivated by jealousy, insecurity, or some other factor, accusations against the academic integrity of students are at an all-time high. Electronic communications and artificial intelligence have certainly created new ways to cheat, but that does not give instructors or administrators the right to apply sanctions based on unproven accusations. Far too often, however, that …

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