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Academic Abuse @academicabuse.com · Sep 1
Hi, I’m Julie Cruse. I created AcademicAbuse.com – a dashboard of data, resources & tools to help survivors of academic abuse survive and safely speak out. (1/9 🧵)

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Get ready for the reckoning.

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5 Higher Ed Names in the Epstein Files
Both houses of Congress voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to release the rest of the trove of documents related to Epstein. Here are some of the key higher ed people mentioned so far.
www.insidehighered.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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markrubin.bsky.social
"Multiple men have remained in senior roles at Oxford for months or years after allegations of sexual misconduct emerged against them, Bloomberg found in a nine-month investigation based on interviews with almost 50 people as well as documents and other records."
Oxford University Has Failed Women Over Harassment Concerns, Staff Say
The university has repeatedly been slow to act against male academics accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, a Bloomberg investigation found.
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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In my forthcoming memoir, and follow-up book, I discuss the ways in which academic sexual misconduct is akin to human trafficking. Here's one sign I'm right.

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Memoir: theburnlist.shop
Larry Summers going on leave at Harvard as university investigates ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The former treasury secretary announced earlier that he would step down from the board of directors at OpenAI.
www.nbcnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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"Our interviews revealed that universities are unsafe spaces for women and gender-diverse staff..."

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Gender-related campus violence is a problem for staff too
Research on sexual violence in universities tends to focus on students, but a study across two countries – England and Australia – shows that staf...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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"I was told not to report it and to ‘keep it in the family’ "

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Medical students are being failed by a system that won't take responsibility
Two in five female medical students have been sexually assaulted or harassed at university, and when they do report it, three quarters are dissatisfied with how their institution responds.
wonkhe.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Higher ed loves “critical thinkers” until they challenge the wrong people.

💡 What if academia valued truth-tellers over gatekeepers?

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November 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Higher Ed retaliation is real.

The fact that so many survivors stay silent isn’t proof that it doesn’t happen—it’s proof of how well universities suppress it.

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November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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moadlc.bsky.social
#Gradschool will drive you crazy, especially if you only focus on the negative. In this week's #Substack I opened up a bit about my experience navigating self-doubt & imposter syndrome during my PhD. If you feel similarly, I encourage you to read it 🫂💕

#academicsky #BlackinMicro #Stem #scicomm
Documenting achievements isn't bragging
Why I always write about my achievements in grad school and how it's saved my mental health
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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andy-schocket.bsky.social
I would say, "Sue their
Pants off," but let's keep all pants
On from now on, folks
#academicsky
Texas professors arrested at campus protest sue university, alleging retaliation
Ben Wright and Rosemary Admiral say UTD severely restricted campus access after arrests at peaceful protest
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November 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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You know me for covering academic abuse, but Dance Magazine just published another side of my work.

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🔗 Project: myvicki.com

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How Have Computer Applications Changed the Way We Make Dance?
I was one of the pioneers of what I call “computational choreography”—dance made with the assistance of computers. In 2007, I created and performed my work Choreobot with VICKi (Virtual Interactive…
dancemagazine.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Hey all, I’m on a bit of a hiatus from cleaning data at academicabuse.com.

The stories come so fast, it’s admittedly hard to keep up!
Academic Abuse | Understanding & Combating Academic Misconduct
Your hub for understanding, exposing, and addressing academic abuse. Access data dashboards, read survivor stories, and join the fight for change in higher education.
academicabuse.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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If a student is struggling, the university asks: Why aren’t they working harder?

But the real question is: Why isn’t the system working better?

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November 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Academia loves asking for proof.

Proof of abuse. Proof of discrimination. Proof your pain is valid.

But when it’s time to hold institutions accountable? Suddenly, testimony isn’t enough.

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November 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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In the ‘real world,’ abusers get fired. In academia, they get tenure.

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November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Disgusting.

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OSU cuts ties with associate VP after arrest for 'internet crimes against children'
Pratul Agarwal, 51, a now-former assistant vice president of research at OSU, was arrested by the Edmond Police Department on Oct. 24, 2025.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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UNIVERSITIES = CORPORATE BUREAUCRACIES

📈 Admin salaries rise
📉 Teaching budgets shrink
🎓 Students pay the price

If universities really valued education, why does admin expansion outpace faculty hiring?

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November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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I've so been there. Have you?

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USC law professor sues university for mishandling Title IX complaint
A USC Gould professor alleged university leaders engaged in gender and disability-based discrimination and ignored a resolution established after the Dr. George Tyndall investigation.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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The more prestigious the school, the harder it is to hold them accountable.

💡 What if universities had to disclose abuse cases like they do employment rates?

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November 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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🎉 Academia Starter Packs by state to help you connect! . 💞 Share and comment to be added.

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MORE Below!🧵

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November 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Finally, my memoir on academic sexual harassment and misconduct, blackmail, and retaliation across 7 colleges is now available. @timeshighered.bsky.social

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Home | The Burn List - A Memoir of Abuse from Home to Higher Education
A Memoir of Abuse from Home to Higher Education. Order your copy now.
theburnlist.shop
November 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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People think staying silent keeps them safe.

But how many “quiet survivors” have been protected by their silence? Institutions thrive on people believing they have no choice.

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November 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Over 5K stories on academic abuse on the data dashboard already. I knew it was a big problem, but evidence keeps piling up. Especially in the U.S.

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Data | Academic Abuse
Explore real-time data on academic abuse in higher education. Our dashboard aggregates news stories on bullying, harassment, retaliation, and more to support students, faculty, and advocates in…
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October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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No more silence!

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Ban Introduced on English Higher Education Providers Entering into NDAs About Sexual Misconduct, Bullying and Harassment
England bans NDAs in higher education, promoting transparency in cases of sexual misconduct, bullying, and harassment.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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A harrowing account, with evidence included.

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FUOYE Lecturer Raphael Segun Larayetan 'Rapes' Student, Then Passes Her Details to Colleague to 'Speak One-on-One'
Roseline (surname withheld), a 400 level student, has narrated how Raphael Segun Larayetan, a lecturer and exam officer of Department of...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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UNIVERSITIES = CORPORATIONS

Students = Revenue
Adjuncts = Disposable Labor
Admin = Profit-Driven Executives

The only ones thriving are the ones in power.

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October 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM