North America

Backers of 19th century war for slavery get millions to preserve Silent Sam

Michael Sabia promises Toronto’s Munk School a boundary-crossing outlook

Judges find provincial government improperly violated universities’ autonomy

Government’s financial disclosure demand raises logistical and reputational woes

Even on elite US campuses, students seen favouring political goals over free enquiry

Publishing giant strikes deal with Carnegie Mellon, but California dispute remains unresolved

Women are less effective at bargaining monetary benefits but have more success when they feel supported by professors, says study

New York governor joins criticism of handling of racist incidents at Syracuse

Survey released as new data show the majority of US universities have seen a decline in new international students this year

Lawmakers fret over weak response to China, but can’t say what they would do better

Academics to try aiding US president with record of cutting expert advisers

Carey gift puts price on value of a name and asks who ultimately should control it