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Martha Nussbaum Named Jefferson Lecturer
Martha Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago, was named Wednesday by...
Adjunct Found to Trade Grades for Charity Gifts
The University of Central Florida says Kenneth Vehec will no longer be hired as an adjunct instructor in psychology because...
Academic Minute: Randomness
Today on the Academic Minute, David Zuckerman, professor in the department of computer science at the University of Texas at...
Finland’s Brain Drain
After major budget cuts for universities, Ph.D.s are leaving the country.
The CFPB's 11th-Hour Stunner
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and two states sue Navient, the nation’s largest student loan servicer, for allegedly creating obstacles to repayment.
U of Wisconsin Sues Former Campus Leaders
The University of Wisconsin System filed a lawsuit Wednesday against its Oshkosh campus’s former chancellor and chief business officer, charging...
New 'Common Rule' for Research
University leaders praise regulation for leaving out provisions on biospecimens opposed by many as too burdensome. Social scientists see some gains for their studies.
New Advice on Navigating Politics in the Classroom
The American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers have published an FAQ-style guide addressing common concerns...