Afternoon Update: Instructor is reinstated after losing his job over parking complaint to the president

Marijuana researchers hopeful as drug is rescheduled; tensions with China hurt U.S. science; paychecks delayed; students in sting can sue; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Afternoon Update Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. A REVERSAL [He Lost His Job After Complaining to the President About Parking. Now He’s Been Reinstated.]( By Nell Gluckman [STORY IMAGE]( Ted Roberts, a history instructor at Tarleton State University, was rehired on Wednesday after The Chronicle reported on his case, which drew outrage on the Texas campus. ADVERTISEMENT [He Lost His Job After Complaining to the President About Parking. Now He’s Been Reinstated.]( A BUDDING FIELD [College Marijuana Researchers Hopeful as Federal Government Moves to Reschedule Drug]( By Kate Hidalgo Bellows [STORY IMAGE]( A new classification could enable more studies. LATITUDES [Tensions With China Are Hurting U.S. Science. A New Paper Explains How.]( By Karin Fischer [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, is OPT under threat? And a high-ranking official said the United States should recruit students from India, not China, in science. THE EDGE [Three Reflections, Two Questions, and One Wish]( By Goldie Blumenstyk [STORY IMAGE]( Taking inspiration from new colleges; plus some follow-ups from Maine and California. FINANCE [105 Instructors at Community College in Colorado Wait for Summer Paychecks]( The recent payroll delay is only the latest at Front Range Community College. Officials there blamed the delays on human error, turnover in the payroll office’s staff, and a race to train its new employees. (The Colorado Sun) IN THE COURTS [Students at Fake University Created in Immigration Sting Can Sue U.S., Court Rules]( The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit [ruled]( last week that students who’d paid $11,000 each to enroll at the spurious University of Farmington could try to get their money back in court. The [university was concocted]( in 2019 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, who [arrested some 250 students]( in the sting operation against student-visa fraud. (Detroit Free Press, The Chronicle) Upcoming Workshop [The Chronicle's Crash Course in Academic Leadership | August 2024] If you’re curious about becoming an academic administrator, we’re once again offering The Chronicle’s Academic Leadership Crash Course, a four-hour virtual workshop designed for faculty aspiring to administrative roles. Join us in August to gain essential insights, practical tips, and valuable resources that will help you pursue your next professional step. [Learn more and register!]( No Newsletter on Thursday Because of the Independence Day holiday, we will not be sending you this or other newsletters on Thursday. We will be back in your inbox on Friday. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Overcoming Student Loneliness - The Chronicle Store]( [Overcoming Student Loneliness]( Students are especially vulnerable to loneliness, which can be difficult to measure and hard to combat. [Order this report]( for expert insights to foster stronger social connections on your campus. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Search jobs on The Chronicle job board]( [Find Your Next Role Today]( Whether you are actively or passively searching for your next career opportunity, The Chronicle is here to support you throughout your job search. Get started now by [exploring 30,000+ openings]( or [signing up for job alerts](. NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037