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An Uneven Job Market for Assistant Professors
The assistant professor job market is actually growing, but not for everyone, Peter Lange and Anthony J. Olejniczak write.
Audit: Office of Federal Student Aid Bungled Loan Overhaul
The Office of Federal Student Aid didn’t follow best practices in budgeting, planning and managing the modernization of its student...
U of Illinois Chicago Faculty Will Strike Today
Faculty members at the University of Illinois at Chicago plan to strike today. The faculty union, UIC United Faculty, tweeted...
Media References in Everyday Conversation
Media references can be a great way to break the ice in a conversation. In today’s Academic Minute, Syracuse University’s...
Early Decision Continues to Attract Students
At colleges that are highly competitive, programs in which students apply early are very popular. Some critics say that’s part of the problem.
Continued Criticism Leads Hamline to Reconsider (Maybe)
The Board of Trustees issues a statement suggesting the university is reconsidering its stance on academic freedom, which set off a controversy. The university’s president issues a statement strongly defending the university’s position. Outside groups—including some Muslim organizations—reject the university’s position.
In Praise of Income-Driven Repayment Reforms
Proposed reforms to income-driven repayment represent a significant step toward offering borrowers a safety net, Sameer Gadkaree and Indivar Dutta-Gupta write.