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Emma Whitford

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Covering all things faculty for @insidehighered. Get in touch: emma.whitford@insidehighered dot com // Signal: @emmawhitford.96

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Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 11d

I want to learn more about the experiences of trans and other genderqueer faculty, staff and students at Texas public universities for a potential feature. If this is you and you're open to talk anonymously, get in touch via email (in bio) or on Signal at emmawhitford.96 #academicsky

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Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 4d

Hi Mark, I'm a faculty reporter with IHE. I'd love to talk with you about your experience. Reach me on Signal at emmawhitford.96 or at emma.whitford@insidehighered dot com

Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 4d

Don't think I can, are you able to message me? Or email at emma.whitford@insidehighered dot com

Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 5d

Hi David--I'm a reporter with Inside Higher Ed. Curious to hear more about your thinking on this, would you be open to a phone call?

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Cambridge University Press - Law @cambup-law.cambridge.org · 10d

Deepa Das Acevedo, author of The War on Tenure, talks to @emmawhitford.bsky.social of @insidehighered.com about the erosion of tenure protections.

#AcademicSky #EduSky #LawSky 🗺️ 🗃️

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Fighting Back Against “The War on Tenure”

Deepa Das Acevedo’s new book is a response to the erosion of tenure protections that has become all too clear in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death.

www.insidehighered.com

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Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 11d

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Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 12d

Texas Tech isn't the only university system handing down chilling, verbal-only directives banning discussions about transgender identity. If this is happening at your institution, I want to know about it--reach me on Signal at emmawhitford.96

www.insidehighered.com/node/192421/...

Texas Ban on Transgender Course Content Sows Chaos

Verbal-only policies prohibiting academic discussions of trans identity appear to be extending beyond the Texas Tech system and now include anti-trans curricular reviews.

www.insidehighered.com

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Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 18d

As of Monday, it appears that Angelo State has softened its policies to allow preferred names and LGBQ content, but not transgender discussions. If anyone at Angelo State wants to chat with me about it, I'm on Signal at emmawhitford.96

www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...

Angelo State Reportedly Banning Pride Flags, Pronouns

The new policies, if fully implemented, will also prohibit any discussion of transgender topics. It’s the latest assault on academic freedom at Texas public institutions.

www.insidehighered.com

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Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks for the info Rachel, I'll take a look!

Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 18d

Hah, aren't we all! What is the situation like at Washington State?

Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 18d

Good point, is this an issue at your institution?

Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks Benjamin! I'll take a look.

Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · 19d

Hey #AcademicSky, got parking woes? I want to hear about them. Tell me about your university's return-to-office plans, parking policies and any petty (or not petty) complaints about spot availability. Reach me here or on Signal: @ emmawhitford.96

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Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · Aug 26

As of this morning, we've counted 13 reports of swatting calls--false reports of active shooters on campus--at U.S. colleges since Aug. 19. At many colleges, fall classes began yesterday. www.insidehighered.com/news/student...

Colleges Face Shooting Hoaxes as Fall Classes Start

Often referred to as “swatting calls,” the false reports are intended to activate a large law enforcement response.

www.insidehighered.com

Emma Whitford @emmawhitford.bsky.social · Aug 19

I'm thrilled to be back! Working on my Bluesky feed, so academics--please say hi!

Sara Custer @saracuster.insidehighered.com · Aug 19

Today is @emmawhitford.bsky.social 's first day back at IHE! She previously covered leadership for us, left for a bit and is now back in the newsroom to cover the faculty beat. Send news tips to [email protected] #higheredsky #academicsky

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