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The Age(ism) of Diversity
It's time for colleges to admit that they don't seriously consider older applicants for faculty jobs -- and then to start hiring talented academics older than 40, writes Robert J. McKee.
Still Exempt From Title IX
Congress gave the service academies a pass before they enrolled women. 35 years -- and numerous reports about sexual assault later -- why is exemption still there?
Educated and Religious
Research finds that, starting with those born in the 1970s, people with college degrees are more likely than others to have religious identification.
Names, Symbols and Race
U. of Mississippi considers implications of its 'Ole Miss' name, its racial history and what steps will promote inclusiveness.
Opinion
It's the Faculty's Job, Too
The career center can't do it all -- professors in liberal arts fields must also take responsibility for their students' job prospects, Patricia Okker argues.
Doolittle Don't
Amid criticism from employees, Oak Ridge National Laboratory calls off voluntary Southern accent "reduction" class.
Inconsistent Reviews
State board orders U. of Massachusetts at Dartmouth to pay damages after finding that an Asian woman's bid for full professor status was not handled in the same way as other applications.
Fighting Their Way Into Medical School
Three court rulings in the last year have given students with disabilities victories -- and rejected the idea that being deaf or blind makes it impossible to pursue a career in health professions.