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Author of Retracted Superconductor Articles Leaves U of Rochester
‘Viewpoint Diversity’ Is Not the Answer
Viewpoint diversity treats the symptoms of dogmatism, but curiosity treats the disease, John McHugh writes.
Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs
The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.
What’s at Stake for Science as Trump Returns
No one knows exactly how President-elect Trump’s second term will shape science and research policy, but judging from his first four years, he will likely focus on budget cuts and research security.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Overtime Expansion
The order means that tens of thousands of college and university staffers are no longer guaranteed either a raise or overtime benefits.
What Is Behind FIRE’s Attacks on AAUP?
FIRE is no defender of academic freedom, Joan W. Scott writes.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Appointment Would ‘Put Americans at Risk’
Trump’s pick for health and human services secretary aims to disrupt the National Institutes of Health, the country’s top funder of academic research. Doctors and public health officials have condemned the choice.