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Wary (and Inevitable?) Embrace
Science and religion, at odds for centuries, can -- and may be bound to -- find common ground, say speakers at AAAS session.
Civility Institute to Open at U. of Arizona
The University of Arizona will today announce that it will open a National Institute for Civil Discourse as a nonpartisan...
Opinion
Teaching Ambiguity
Robert Eisinger makes the case for emphasizing fluidity over concreteness and probability over facts in the college classroom.
Coach Investigated for Allegedly Assaulting Player
Holy Family University has suspended John O'Connor as head men's basketball coach while investigating allegations that he assaulted a player...
Can You Trust Automated Grading?
ETS says new research shows its program can be superior to human evaluation of college students, but MIT scholar says claims are built on false premises.
Professor Retires Amid Criticism of Slavery Remark
Mark Wattier, a longtime political science professor at Murray State University, has announced plans to retire amid a controversy over...
Academic Minute: George Washington
In today’s Academic Minute, Western New England College's John Baick distinguishes the real George Washington from the mythic figurehead he...
Judge Lifts Injunction Barring Study of Louisiana Merger
A state judge in Louisiana on Friday lifted another judge's order barring the state from supporting a possible merger of...