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Dire Warnings as Cuts Approach
Mandatory budget cuts take effect at midnight tonight. While the specific effects of the cuts are still unclear, colleges warn they will be harmful.
Strip-Teach
The Columbia University physics professor who made international headlines for stripping to his underwear during a lecture still isn't speaking out, but his wife is.
Second Conference Called Off
Citing concerns on academic freedom in the Emirates, organizers cancel meeting on future of Arab universities.
Opinion
My Substitute Semester
An unexpected message from an unlikely source helped Michael Bugeja return to the classroom.
Too Hot for Pasadena?
Community college forces professor to bar the press and public from a lecture by a porn star who is attracting large female fan base.
Opinion
Let's Get Small
Jeremy Bernstein's "A Palette of Particles" offers a guided tour of the subatomic universe. Scott McLemee goes on a trip.
Opinion
Academic Jerks
A professor's reflection on personalities prevalent in academe strikes a chord with scholars.
Succeed and Lose Your Job
Instructor creates successful master's programs at Kent State, wins rave reviews from students and colleagues -- and is told without explanation that he won't be renewed.