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NLRB: Resident Advisers May Unionize
Decision by board official clears way for election at George Washington University, but issue could end up in court.
Opinion
Professional Insecurity in a Fraught Environment
One way of countering a campus culture in which everyone is afraid to speak is to stop relying on student evaluations to assess nontenured faculty, argues Robert Samuels.
Aftermath of a Professor's Suicide
A death this week leads to renewed discussions about academics and mental health.
Free Speech, Safety and the Constitution
Officials at Auburn and Berkeley tried to stop two controversial speakers on campus but ended up reversing their decisions amid First Amendment concerns. Experts say it's difficult for public institutions to meet legal tests and keep speakers from campus.
Marching for Science Internationally
Events advocating for science and research are scheduled around the world Saturday.
If the Ratio Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
Is an eight-to-one student-faculty ratio one to be cherished or seen as a luxury few colleges can afford? Debate at Whitman illustrates the tensions.
UPDATE: Berkeley Invites Ann Coulter
A day after university cited safety concerns to call off a visit for next week, officials said she could come the following week.
‘Publishing While Female’
Female economists write papers that are more readable than those produced by their male counterparts but take significantly longer to get published, study finds.