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Statements on Professor Who Wouldn't Write Recommendation
The American Association of University Professors’ Department of Academic Freedom, Tenure and Governance sent a letter to the University of...
Student Affairs Leaders Lean Left
A new survey shows that administrators are overwhelmingly progressive -- is more ideological diversity needed in the field?
Layoffs and Program Cuts at Hardin-Simmons
Hardin-Simmons University, citing budget woes, announced a round of layoffs and program eliminations, The Abilene Reporter reported. Undergraduate programs are...
Academic Minute: Hair Cells
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Amherst College Week, Josef Trapani, associate professor of biology, says that understanding hair...
DeVos, Murray Spar on Twitter
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos typically takes a fairly anodyne approach to social media. But she went on the attack Tuesday...
UT Knoxville Faculty Senate Opposes Posttenure Review Policy
The Faculty Senate at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville unanimously approved a resolution asking the university system’s Board of...
Economists Address Allegations Against Elected Officer
The American Economic Association’s Executive Committee addressed allegations of harassment against a recently elected candidate for internal office. “It has...
Obama Student Loan Rule to Take Effect
Federal judge rejects challenge to 2016 borrower-defense rule, clearing the way for new benefits for borrowers, including tens of thousands who attended defunct for-profit colleges.