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GOP Lawmakers Question Choice of Loan Negotiators
Representative John Kline, the Minnesota Republican who is chairman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, has asked...
Academic Minute: America’s Political Shift
In today’s Academic Minute, David Courtwright of the University of North Florida examines the perceived conservative shift in politics in...
The Use of Torture
In today’s Academic Minute, Seton Hall University's Robert Pallitto explains that the U.S. government’s approach to torture has changed little...
Reprieve for Oral History
Appeals court issues stay, blocks release of documents from Boston College to British authorities investigating crimes in Northern Ireland.
A Small Bump
The academic job market in history shows a modest gain, but some doubt that the supply of jobs is going to get much better.
Beer and Circuses
At this year's philosophy "smoker," job candidates don't seem to be having a good time, and a petition circulates to reform the controversial reception.
What to Ask About Adjuncts
MLA issues guide to encourage departments to consider specific questions about how they treat those off the tenure track.
Fallout From a Lab Tragedy
Unprecedented criminal charges against U. of California regents and UCLA professor, stemming from a death, highlight importance of proper safety training.