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Revising and Defending the Foreign Language Major
At MLA, professors describe how departments are rethinking curriculums and the tenure-track/adjunct divide. Beyond pedagogy, programs want to protect themselves.
The Teaching Paradox
Women who teach English and other languages are more satisfied with classroom work than other aspects of their jobs, but report shame over pride in areas other than research, survey finds.
The Admissions Gap for Big-Time Athletes
Investigative report by Atlanta newspaper finds incoming academic credentials of football and basketball players badly lag fellow students.
First 'Minerva' Grants Awarded
The first "Minerva" grants have been announced -- and they are going to respected scholars at leading universities for a...
Guidance on New GI Bill
U.S. proposes regulations to govern Post-9/11 GI Bill, including -- of interest to private colleges -- rules for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Speech Restrictions Draw Fire
A proposed policy at Northeastern Illinois University would require protesters to submit fliers and posters in advance of demonstrations.