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Does Evidence Shape Our Views? Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Brown University Week: Steven Sloman, professor of cognitive, linguistic and psychological sciences, explores...
Ticking Time Bombs and Eternity
Scott McLemee reviews Ron E. Hassner’s Anatomy of Torture.
Embattled North Idaho College May Lose Its Insurer
Citing “numerous factors” such as “increasing risk exposures,” an insurer has decided not to renew its policy with North Idaho...
White Man Sues U of South Florida for Discrimination
A white, male former professor at the University of South Florida is suing the Board of Trustees, arguing he was...
Maine Faculty Senate Issues 2 Votes of No Confidence
The Faculty Senate at the University of Maine at Augusta issued two no-confidence resolutions Wednesday: one regarding the University of...
Righting ‘Historical Wrongs’
Campus leaders and state policy makers are introducing tuition waivers for Native American students at colleges and universities across the country.
Michigan Gets an Apology From Schlissel
Dr. Mark Schlissel, the former University of Michigan president who was fired for his relationship with a subordinate, apologized as...
Will More Medical Schools Mean More Black Doctors?
New medical schools are on the horizon, including at two Black colleges. They will be challenged to collectively increase the number of Black doctors.