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How 2 Texas Lawsuits Could Tee Up a National Fight Over Academic Freedom

The AAUP’s suits against Texas A&M and Texas Tech could bring questions about academic freedom to the “unpredictable” Fifth Circuit, which has yet to weigh in on the issue.

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Opinion

The Quiet Reality of Second-Year Professors

Formal support structures start to fade away in year two. Here’s what second-year professors should know about isolation, mentorship and momentum.

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The Groups Pushing Back on McMahon’s ‘Call to Action’

As university leaders announce plans to consult faculty on how to respond to the education secretary’s questions, two groups call for unity and resistance.

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When Funding Gets Scarce, Savvy Scientists Get … OnlyFans?

As federal funding cuts threaten scientific research, a group of researchers is following in the footsteps of a fictional single mom who launched an OnlyFans page to make ends meet.

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Professor Sues Senator Over Alleged Role in His Firing

The now-reinstated Austin Peay State University theater professor won a settlement from the university in January.

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Opinion

Homer Is Having a Resurgence—but You Wouldn’t Know It in Higher Ed

Popular demand for The Odyssey couldn’t be higher, even as classics departments find themselves targeted for cuts.

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Opinion

What Consent Teaches Us About Teaching

My work as a certified theatrical intimacy director has shaped how I think about consent in the classroom.

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Opinion

What Does the AAUP’s 1915 Declaration Really Say?

Not what John Tomasi claims it does.